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DESCRIPTITE CATALOGUE 
IMPRESSIONS FEOM ANCIENT SCOTTISH SEALS, 

IAosbI, SSannfal, Qalnlastfial, anU iVtanfdpal, 

KMBMCIKO A TEEIOD FROM AS. lOM TO THE COMMOSWEAITH. 



TAKEN FROU OBIGINAL CHARTERS AND OTHER DEEDS PRESERVED IN 
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PRESIDENTS AND HEHBEB8 



BANSATTNE AHD MAITIAND CLUBS 



ITS OTHER SUPPORTERS 



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HENRY LAING. 



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MINUTE OF CODHCIL OF THE MAITLAND CLUB. 

" It was resolved, That the Maitland Club agree to take One 
Hundred Copies of the Desobiptitb Cataloqub of Scottibh Sbals, 
to be printed at the Batinatyne Club Press, and published by Mr. 
Hbkbt Laino. 

JOHN G. KINNEAB, Seoruvy." 
iOth Jamuay 1850. 



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THE MAITLAND CLUB. 

JULY MDCCCL. 



HIS GRACE 

THE OrKB OF ARGYLL, 

JOHN BAIN, ESQ. 
DAVID BALFOUR, ESQ. 
Snt DATID HUNTER BLAIR, BART. 
JAMES BOOLE, E3<t., [TBEASDREB.] 
BERIAH BOTFIELD, ESQ., M.P. 

THE UOST NOBLE TEE UARQUESS OF BREADALBANE, K.T. 
SIR THOMAS MAKDOUGALL BRISBANE, BART., G.C.B. 
HIS GRACE THE DUKE OF BUOCLEUCH AND QUEENSBEBBY, K.G. 
10 ANDREW BUCHANAN, ESQ. 
WALTER BUCHANAN, ESQ. 
ALEXANDER CAMPBELL, ESQ. 
HUHFHRT WALTER CAMPBELI^ ESQ. 

THE HONOURABLE HENRY COCKBURN, LORD COCKBUBN. 
JAMES T. GIBSON CRAIG, ESQ. 



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THE MAITLAND CLUB. 



WnJJAH DATIE, ESQ. 

JAMES DSNNISTOUK, £8Q. 

JAMES DOBIS, ESQ. 

THE HOSr NOSLE THE HAItQTrESS Of DOUOLAS AND OLTDBSDALE. 
20 WILUAH JAMES DUNOAN, ESQ. 

WILLIAM EUINQ, ESQ. 

JAMES EWINO^ ESQ., LL.D. 

JOSEPH WALTER EINQ ETTON, ESQ. 

JAMES OGILTIE FAIBLIE, ESQ. 

ALEXANDER S. FIKLA7, ESQ. 

THE REVEREND WILLIAM FLEMINQ, D.D. 

WnjJAM MALCOLM FLEMTNG, ESQ. 

JOHN FULLARTON; ESQ. 

JOHN GORDON, ESQ. 
30 JAMES HAMILTON, ESQ. 

JABIE8 HUNTER, ESQ. ^ 

THE HONOUBABLE JAMES ITORT, LORD ITORT. 

JOHN CLARK KENNEDY, ESQ. 

JOHN KERB, ESQ. 

GEORQE RITCHIE KINLOCH, ESQ. 

JOHN GARDINER KINNEAR, ESQ., [SECRETARY.] 

JOHN LEADBETTER, ESQ. 

THE VERT REVEREND PRINCIPAL LEE, FOR THE LIBRARY OF THE 
UNXVERSITY OF EDINBURGH. 

THE REVEREND MATTHEW LEISHMAN, D.D. 
40 JOHN GIBSON LOCKHART, ESQ., LL.D. 

THE REV. LAURENCE LOCKHART, D.D. 



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THE MAITLAND CLUB. 



WILLIAU LOCEHART, ESQ., H.P. 

JAHE3 LUCAS, ESQ. 

ALEXANDER HACDONALD, ESQ. 

THE VERY REVEREND DUNCAN MAOPARLANE, D.D., PRINCIPAL OF THE 

UNIVERSITY OF OLASGOW, [VICE-PRESIDENT.] 
ANDREW HAOGEORaE, ESQ. 
ALEXANDER ^ACORIOOR, ESQ. 
JOHN WHITEFOORD MACKENZIE, ESQ. 
ARCHIBALD MACLELLAN, ESQ. 
50THB HONOURABLE THOMAS MAITLAND, LORD DUNDRENNAN. 
NEIL MALCOLM, ESQ. 
SIB JOHN MAXWELL, BART. 
WELLWOOD MAXWELL, ESQ. 
JAMBS PATRICK MUIRHEAD, ESQ. 
WILLIAM MURE, ESQ., M.P. 
ALEXANDER OSWALD, ESQ., M.P. 
JOHN MACHIOHAN PAOAN, ESQ., M.D. 
WILLIAM PATRICK, ESQ. 
HENRY PAUL, ESQ. 
«0 JAMES CORBETT PORTBRFIELD, ESQ. 
HAMILTON PYPER, ESQ. 

THE QUJB3T0R OP THE LIBRARY OF THE UNIVERSITY OF GLASGOW. 
JAMES CAMPBELL REDDIE, ESQ. 
JOHN RICHARDSON, ESQ., LL.B. 
THOMAS RISK, ESQ. 
JOSEPH ROBERTSON, ESQ. 
WILLIAM ROBERTSON, ESQ. 



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THE MAITLAND CLUB. 



ANDREW ETJTHERFURD, ESQ., M.P. 

ROBERT SAWEBS, ESQ. 
70 THE REVEREND HEW SCWTT. 

JAMES T. SIMPSON, ESQ., M.D. 

JAMES SMITH, ESQ. 

WILUAM SMITH, ESQ. 

WILLIAM SMYTHE, ESQ. 

HOSES STEVEN, ESQ. 

DUNCAN STEWART, ESQ. 

WILLIAM STIRLING, ESQ., OF KBIB. 

WILLIAM STIRLING, ESQ. 

JOHN STRANG, ESQ., LL.D. 
80 ARCHIBALD SWINTON, ESQ. 

THOMAS THOMSON, ESQ. 

DAWSON TURNER, ESQ. 

ADAM URQUHART, ESQ. 

PATRICK WARNER, ESQ. 



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PREFACE. 



Thksb are few subjecta of greater value, or of more intereat to the 
diligeot inquirer into the early history of our country, than that of Seals. 
This, indeed, is readily admitted by all who hare paid the least attentioa to 
&e subject ; while the best historical works afford evidence that Seals form 
no unimportant element in archieological research. The importance of the 
subject being so generally acknowledged, renders it unnecessary to offer 
any lengthened introductory remarks with a view to direct attention to the 
following pages. 

It is hoped, however, that the following brief remarks illustrating the 
u-t may not be considered impertinent or out of place, and though they may 
contain nothing worthy the attention of such persons whose opportunities 
of acquiriog knowledge have been more favourable than those of the writer, 
they may yet be read with interest by others who have not paid much 
attention to it, and may also prove interesting as being the result of the 
writer's own observations on a subject, the proper treatment of which 
requires far higher qualifications than he can pretend to claun. 

The art of engraving Gems or Seals is one that claims the highest 
antiquity ; and there is abundant evidence that it was known and practised 
by nations long previous to the period of which we have now any written 
records. Not only do the numerous gems of the most remote antiquity 
found in India and Egypt prove this, but we have the unshaken authority of 
the Holy Scriptures, an authority which it is delightful to see is being 
strengthened daily, by the discoveries made by the intelligent and perse- 



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verug Lajard, of races and nations whose very existence and names had 
welhiigh been forgotten. 

It is unnecessary to dwell longer on the art as practised in India and 
Egypt, than merely to observe that it was evidently held in esteem and 
importance by the natives of those countries, and arrived at the same degree 
of perfection with the sister arts of sculpture, painting, and architecture, 
which, judged by the standard of excellence of modem times, may perhaps 
be thought defective, yet in their kind were certainly excellent 

It was in Qreec^ in common with all that was beautiful in art, that 
Gem or Seal engraving attained its highest perfection ; but as the Roman 
power eztendecf its possessionB and influence, l^e practice of the art was 
transferred from Greece to the West, and under the Empire we find many 
works produced equalling in excellence those of the Greek artists. With 
the decline and fell of the Empire the art suffered also, and though never 
lost, it lingered on almost in barbarity, till in the general revival of letters and 
art under the magnificent family of the De Medici, it again rose to perfection, 
and many works were produced that will bear an honourable comparison 
with the ancient Masters. These remarks, though perhaps not bearing 
directly on the particular kind of Seals described in this work, may yet not 
be unnecessaiy as pointing out the source, and tracing the progress of the 
art to the period embraced in it. 

It is yet undecided at what period the engraving of Metal Seals, to 
which we are now to confine our attention, was invented, or rather when 
they became more generally adopted, since it cannot be doubted that the 
ancients were acquainted vrith the art of engraviiig on metals; the 
beautiful coins, both of Greece and Some, are sufficient evidences of the fact, 
but it does not appear that they extended the practice of it beyond en- 
graving the die for striking the coin. It seems most probable that the 
application and extension of the art to Metal Seals may date from a period 
subsequent to the fall of the Roman Empire, and in the rising kingdom 
of the Franks ; or it may, as some believe, have arisen at Constantinople, 
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or place such Seals may have become generally adopted, there can be no 
doubt that &om the sixth, and during the following centuries, their use 
became very extensiTely spread through the continental kingdoms of the 
north, and, doubtlesa, the adjacent islands adopted the art and use of Seals 
not very long thereafter. Leaving untouched the question regarding the 
ise of Seals by the Saxony we will now confine our remarks to the Seals 
immediately connected with Scotland. 

The earliest Seal of that country yet met wit^ is of Duncan II., in the 
latter part of the eleventh century. The twelfth furnishes us with many 
interesting specimens both of the Ecclesiastical Seals and of those of the 
Nobility and Gentry ; and though those of the earlier period may seem 
rudely executed, yet we feel assured, that could perfect impressions of them 
be obtained, they would be found not deficient in a certain degree of merit 
and proficiency, sufficient at least to prore that the Art must h&re been 
practised a long time previous to that of which we have now any examples. 
From the time of Duncan, a.d. 1094, we have an uninterrupted succession 
of the Great Seals of the Kingdom, all executed in a manner that shovrs 
the excellence to which the art had arrived at the respective periods ; and, 
perhaps, on these Seals may be best observed the progressive changes in 
the armour of the Enight In the earlier ones are specimens of the Flat- 
Bing, Trellised or Mascled, and Chain Mail, wbidi are gradually superseded 
by Plate tUl the fifteenth and sixteenth centuries, when the whole defensive 
armour is of Plate, with its ntmierous additions &bricated in the most 
elegant and costly style. (See Nos. 1, 3, 11, 13, 19, 27, 33, 39, 67, 72.) 

The Se^ of the Nobility and others of the twelfth and thirteenth cen- 
turies, also afford intereeting specimens of the different kinds of armour ; 
but it is not thought necessary to make particular reference to the numbers 
where they occur. 

During the thirteenth century, the Seals become mora numerous and of 
a greatly improved style. The Great Seal of Alexander III., (Nos. 13, 14,) 
and those of the Ecclesiastics and Nobles of the same period, are exceedingly 
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discredit to modem art This century also furnishes many and valuable 
illustratiOQS of the practice and definitive principles of heraldry. The 
devices upon the Seals of the preceding century, though they cannot be 
considered as heraldic, certainly contained the elements of tiie science'; thus 
the fleur-de-lis on the Seal of John Montgomerie, (So. 590,) afterwards be- 
came, with two additional ones, the proper heraldic bearing of the fiimily, and 
has so continued to adorn their escutcheon unchanged for nearly eight 
centuries. Other instances will be found in the following Catalogue that will 
readily suggest themselves to the observant reader. 

During the fourteenth and fifteenth centuries, the art continued to 
maintain its excellence, which is particularly apparent in the Seals of the 
Douglasses, the Lindsays, and other magnates of the country ; but towards 
the latter part of the fifteenth century, the art began to decline, and during 
the following one, few appear that can be compared as works of art with 
those of an earlier time. 

The Ecclesiastical Seals of the thirteenth and two following centuries, 
afford most interesting specimens of the costume of the different orders in the 
Church. The Bishops are exhibited as vested in t^e chasuble, amice, alb, stole, 
maniple ; and the pall seems represented on one, (No. 856, and perhaps 
also on No. 939,) though not an Archbishop, yet perhajK as Primate of 
Scotland. On the Monastic Seals also, or indeed wherever a- figure of an. 
Abbot or Priest appears, may be observed the same propriety of costume. 
(See Nos. 863, 903. 939, 942, 946, 948, 969, 1005, 1006, 1067.) 

A bout the latter end of the fourteenth century, the design of the Episco- 
pal Seals was changed by substituting for the simple figure of the Bishop, 
which had hitherto been the usual doaiga, either a representation of the 
Trinity, the Virgin, or the patron saint, within a niche or beneath a canopy. 

The rich architectural design of these Seals cannot fail to excite at- 
tention as valuable illustrations of the art. Indeed from these Seals alone, 
might be almost distinctly traced the rise, progress, and decline of that 
beautiful style of architecture which prevailed during that period. Very 
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But the chief value of such a collection as the fbUowing pages describe, 
will of course be found to consist in the many important illustrations it affords 
of heraldry, of which, in frequent instances, it may be said to be the eariiest, 
if not the only authentic record. 

When it is considered that very few and scanty heraldic records of any 
kind are preserved in this country, and these only of a very late period. 
Sir David Lindsay's work in 1542, being, it is believed, the earliest of the 
kind extant, it becomes obvious that such a record of arms as the present 
work must be of great value. 

It would &r exceed the proper limits of these remarks, to point out 
the numerous instances which might materially assist in correcting many 
mis-statements and erroneous blazon, which either through ignorance or 
iaadvertoDcy, have found a place in several valuable works on Heraldry. 
One or two instances only will be referred to as an evidence of the utility of 
the present work Sir James Balfour and other authors have stated, that 
the Merchiston family of Napier assumed their arms upon the marriage of 
John Napier with Elizabeth Menteith, the heiress of Rusky, and co-heiress 
of Lennox, after the year 1455. The Seal, No. 621, A.D. 1453, is sufficient 
proof that the Napier &mily carried those arms previous to the marriage. 

The same respectable authorities also state,' that the old Earls of 
Lennox bore a saltire engraUed cantoned with four roses. In this collection 
are four (Nos. 489, 491, 492, 493) most interesting and perfect Seals of 
this noble family, and in all of them the saltire is carried without any en- 
grailing. Neither is it carried engrailed by the Stuarts, when they succeeded 
to the title of Earl of Lennox, until about 1576. (See No. 804.) 

The well known crest of the noble house of Hamilton, which com- 
memorates a very doubtful tradition, will be found to be very different from 
the crest on the Seal used by the chief of that &.mily in i.D. 1388, and 
who, moreover, was the first of the chief line that assumed the name, (No. 
400 ;) though it should be observed the Earl of Arran in a.d. 1549, (No. 
404,) carried the present crest. 

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xvi PBEFAOR 

Thus they have made the sapporters of the arms of Maxwell of Folloc, 
two monkeys, -while upon the Seal No. 574, a.d. 1400, tbej are undoubtedly 
lions; and -with great propriety the present Baronet has dismissed the 
monkeys, and resumed the noble animals adopted by hi» ancestors. 
These are only a few instances of the use of ancient Seals, many others 
will be found by the careful observer. 

The custom of placing tiie crest' above the shield, seems to have been 
introduced about the middle of the fourteenth century. The earUest in- 
stance in this Collection is No. 237, a.d. 1356, a period rather earlier than 
that when it is supposed the same custom was first introduced into Eng- 
land. Supporters seem also to have been introduced about this period, and 
the same Seal, No. 237, which gives the date of the one custom, supplies us 
also with the date of the other. There are certainly earlier instances where 
the shield is placed on the breast of an eagle, or where lizards and other 
animals are placed at the sides and top of the shield, (See Nos. 375, 785 ;) 
and there is the well known Seal of Muriel of Stratheme, (No. 764,) cited 
by some writers as an example of an early supporter ; but none of them can 
properly be considered such, being introduced merely to filt up the vacant 
spaces of the Seal, from which practice, indeed, some have stated sup- 
porters to derive their origin. 

The Privy Se^ of James I., a.h. 1 429, (No. 43,) is the earliest instance 
of the National Arms having supporters, and these it will be seen are lions ; 
the unicorns do not make their appearance before the reign of Mary, whose 
Great Seal, Na 59, first brings us acquainted with thent 

The examples of composed arms, (Nos. 768 and 1241,) ai'e interesting 
illustrations of the practice before the present system of marshalling was 
adopted. Nos. 205 and 231 are the earliest examples of impaling ; and No. 
496 gives the first and finest example of quartered arms, a.d. 1367. 

Though well known to all acquainted with heraldry, it may be neces- 
saiy to mention that the usefiil system of indicating colour by certain lines 
and marks was not adopted till a late period ; any attempt, therefore, to 
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hare been made on conjectural or doubtful autboritj ; it "waa therefore 
considered better not to give any tincture, eren in comparatiTelj modern 
and vell-^own inatancea 

A few remarks may here be offered on the shape of the shield, which 
has varied considerably at different periods. In the earUest will be fbimd 
the narrow kite-shaped shield of the Konnans, which prevailed with some 
modification, tending rather to the pear-shape, till about the middle of the 
thirteenth century, when the shield very generally became of that ele- 
gimt form known by the name heater-shape, a form well adapted for dis- 
playing with grace and distinctness — a most essential matter in heraldry — 
the charges which the science, then becoming practised on more definite 
principles, rendered Qeceasary. This shape continued to prevail during the 
two following centuries, with some variations however having a tendency to 
increase its breadth rather disproportionally . During the sixteenth century, 
in common with all that was elegant in the arts, the shield suffered many 
ohaoges of form by do means adding to its beauty or usefulness. The most 
fantastic and ill-couceived forms were used, many such will be found in this 
Collection, though special reference to them has not been made in the de- 
scription. 

Xhe lozenge-shape, pertiaps the worst that could be conceived for 
the purpose of displaying armorial charges, has been imperatively as- 
signed as the only proper shape which ladies should carry ; but it seems 
remaritable that in the long period embraced in this Collection, including 
the best periods of heraldry, in which occur numerous instances of arms 
carried by females, but in no one instance does the shield take any other 
form than the prevailing one of the period. In England, as early as the 
fourteenth century, the lozenge-sbape appears to have been used by ladies, 
(perhaps exclusively in their widowhood,) but it certainly is singular that 
no instance of that shape has been met with here until a very recent period, 
and, considering how very unsuitable such a shape is for the purpose, per- 
haps the sooner it is discontinued the better. Equally unsuitable is the 
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baring angular projectiDg points at the upper pArt ; it is, hoverer, pleasing 
to obeerre at the present time a return to the el^;aDt form of eariier ages. 

The subject of the mottoes ami devices cannot be passed unnoticed. It 
is of considerable interest, well deaerring the attention of the archteologist, 
for as such Seals were probably intended not for official or public purposes, 
but for private and confidential intercourse, they become valuable and in- 
teresting evidences of individual taste, or of the feelings or sentiments pre- 
valent at the time. Thus, the very early seal of Thor Longns, (eleventh 
century, of which unfortunately there is no impression in this Collection,) 
having the motto, " thor me mittit amico," and the Seals of the Dunbars, 
(Nos. 287-293,) are pretty examples of individual fiiendly intercourae, and 
even the more tender sentiment is observable on those of the latter. The 
very pretty Seal of Alexander HI., (No. 15,) "bsto peddrnb ot berpbhs 
ST siHPUU BICOT coLVHBA," may Well indicate the prudent policy of that 
able monarch. 

The mottoes on the Ecclesiastical Seals (in which class they are found 
more numerous) are, as might be expected, of a devotional character ; and 
though, in some instances, they may perhaps be adverse to the feeling of the 
present age, there are few which, if considered rightly, would not afford in- 
struction and delight ; certainly they are all expressive of a deep devotional 
feeling that demands respect. 

In some instances but little attention seems to have been paid in adapt- 
ing the motto to the device. It would seem as if an antique gem were almost 
capriciously taken, and a motto engraved around, not having the least appa- 
rent connexion or reference to the device ; hence some strange diBcrepandea 
arise. We have lately seen one of this description irom a collection in 
England, which has the design of a young faun attending with the wine- 
cup upon Baoohus, and the motto aurroimding it is " jbsds bst ahob kbits," 
(Jesus is my love.) In other instances the device and motto is most ap- 
propriate, and prodnce a pleasing and striking effect. The Seal of Brian 
Fitzalan, (No. 336,) is of this description. Also one from the collection of 
Albert Way, Esq., deserves particular mention : — a figure of a priest conse- 



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crating the chalice, of course to be understood aa emblematie of that Divine 
work of loTe hj which alone eternal peace can be obtained, and the motto, 
" CBSDE IDCHI BT EST BATis," {Beheve in me, and it is sufficient) 

These examples are suffldent to show that mottoes were generally in 
use from the earliest period ; but mottoes as fonning part of the accessories 
of arms are supposed not to hare a very early origin ; rery few such occur 
in this collection, and those not earlier than the sixteenth century.- The 
Seal of Margaret, Queen of James IV., a.d. 1526, (No. 55,) has tiie motto 
on a scroll beneath the shield ; and the Great SeaJ of Queen Maiy, 
No. 59, is the first of that kind which has on it a motto instead of 
merely the name and style. Yet it cannot be doubted that mottoes were 
used (as part of accessories) at a much earlier period, and there is certainly 
one, though it has not been read, on the Seal of Archibald Douglas, Lord 
of Galloway, as early as a.d. 1373, (No. 239.) 

It may well be feared that these remarks are extending to an unreason- 
able length ; yet it is hoped the indulgence of the reader will be granted 
while a few words on the material of the Seal, the shape, and t^e method of 
cutting it, Sec., will bring this Address to a dose. 

The earUest mention of Seals in the Scriptures is under the general 
term of signet or rings, which conveys no information as to the material 
of which they were composed ; but at a later period where they are men- 
tioned in connexion with the gems adorning the breastplate of the High 
Priest, there appears pretty certain evidence for believing that these signets 
or rings were engraved gems set in gold or other metal 

There seems httle doubt that the original matrices of the Seals described 
in this work have been entirely formed of metal. Of the few remaining 
specimens still preserved in the cabinets of various collectors, they are for 
the most part formed of brass, some are of silver, and one instance (No. 
44) at least supplies a fine specimen of a gold matrix. No matrices of a 
very early date have been preserved, none indeed, it is believed, previous to 
the fourteenth century, unless we except those interesting gems in a metal 
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it is beliered there are good specimens in Bablio. The occurreDce of these 
gema on the Seals of our early Barons is an interesting subject for inquiry. 
As they are found pretty numerous on the Seals of the De Vescis and Uie 
Arenets, we may suppose these warlike Knights to liave been collectors, and 
to have formed a cabinet during their crasading expedition, of which perhaps 
it was the best fruits. They are pleasing evidences of a desire for refine- 
ment which the possession of such luxuries of art always inspire. 

The Seats of the Nobihty and Gentry present little variation from the 
circuIaKihape ; occasionally in the eai-Iier periods we find some of an 
oral, and more rarely the triimgular or same shape as the shield. On the 
other hand the Ecclesiastical class presents httle variation from that pointed 
oval-shape known as the Vesica Piacis, and which seems to have been almost 
exclusively appropriated to the Seals of Ecclesiastical persona and Iji- 
stitutions, at least from the twelfth century. 

This form is supposed to have some symbolical signification, and it may 
not unnaturally be supposed to represent the Church. For as the two urcles, 
the intersection of which gives this figure, may symbolically represent the 
circles of time and eternity, so the figure given, may well represent the 
Churdi, where in a peculiar manner are united the affairs of time with the 
more important afiairs of eternity ; or in other words, the Church in t^e 
faithful dischai^ of its duties, forms, as it were, a connecting link or in- 
troductory passage, — a resting-place where, though within the circle of 
time and still militant, may yet be met and enjoyed in some slight degree 
the blessings of eternity. 

The method of engraving or cutting these Seals was entirely by the 
hand, with the aid of small chisels and suitable punches of hardened steel, 
much in the same manner as the dies for striking coins or medals are 
executed. The letters of the inscription round the Seal, some of which are 
very beautifiil, have most probably been struck in from steel punches, but 
in the majority of cases, they have evidently been cut with the hand. 

The method of engraving gems or precious stones for Seals is effected 
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small tools of soft iron fixed iu a lathe, which is kept in motion bj tiie foot 
of the engraver, in the same vay as the ordin^T^ tarning-lathe. The 
tool is kept moist with oil and finely powdered diamond ; the stone to be 
engraved is then held and guided bj the hand against it, while the rapidly 
revolving motion of the tool, aided by the diamond dust, cuta into the stone 
the desired figure. By this simple process, and which has undergone no 
material change from the earliest periods, have been executed the finest 
gems of antiquity, which still command the admiration of the moat refined 
taste and judgment. Witiiin the last few years, metal Seals hare been en- 
graved by the same means as gems, only dispensing with the oil and dia* 
mond dust, and using steel tools having serrated or file-like edges. This 
method, however, is &r from being generally practised, though there is 
little doubt, when better known, it will be as generally used for the en- 
graving of Metals as of Stones. The greater facility with which the rapidly 
revolving tod is managed in the hand of the artist, gives a decided ad- 
vantage over the older and ordinary method of cutting with chisels. 

To complete these remarks, it seems necessary to notice very briefly 
the' wax of which these impressions were formed, and the mode of appending 
them to the instrument. The wax has varied much in colour during different 
ages, green, white, or the natural colour of the wax, and red, have been used 
indiscriminately, without being regulated by any particnhu* rule, except, 
perhaps, the taste of the owner or the fitahion of the times. White, or the 
natural colour of the wax, continued to be used for the Great Seals, and the 
Burghs and Monasteries, at least for such as have a Ooonter Seal of the 
same mxe ; but the green — in which colourthey look exceedingly beautiful — 
went out of use after the fourteenth century, and the red predominated. 

In the earliest periods the impressions have been most carefully made, 
the wax being of one colour only, and without leaving any border round 
the edge of the Seal ; but at a later period, it seems the impression was 
first taken in coloured, and then imbedded in a mass of uncoloured wax, 
forming in some instances a deep and broad border round the design. It is 
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Berring the original sharpness and beauty of the impression almost perfect 
In the majority of cases, however, we have to lament not only the ravages 
of time, but the still more &tal effects of carelessness. 

The manner in which these Seals were appended to the document, 
was by passing a narrow strip of parchment, or a silk cord phuted or 
twisted, through a slit in the parchment document at the lower edge, 
and the ends being held together, the wax was pressed or moulded round 
them a short distance from the ends, and the Seal impressed on it, thus 
securely appending it to the document. In some cases the wax was spread 
on the document itself, and the Seal impressed. This however very rarely 
occurs, and in almost all in this Collection the Seals are pendent 

That this was t^e practice in early periods even among the Romans, 
some evidence is afforded by a passage in the writings of the apostle Paul,* 
where a figurative allusion ia made to a Seal having two distinct sentences, 
which we may suppose to have been inscribed on each side of the Seal ; and 
if this be a correct view of the apostle's illustration, it furnishes evidence both 
of the Seal being pendent and having a Counter Seal. 

All the Seals described in this Catalogue have been taken from original 
documents preserved either in public archives or private collections, (a list 
of these will be found at page zzv.) excepting those referred to as being at 
Durham. To the rich collection there preserved the opportunity of gaining 
access has not been afforded, and the few Seals in this Catalogue frt>m that 
collection, and one irom the Duchy of Lancaster, are from casts communi- 
cated by the Rev. J. H. Hughes, M.A. 

It is believed that no work similar to the present has yet appeared ; and 
if— though the result of many years' labour — it be not so complete as could be 
wished, it is hoped it will be found to supply in some degree a want that has 
long been felt by the zealous archfeologist The hope is also cherished, that 
from the publicity now given to the subject and ite great importance as 
illustrating early history, greater facihties will be afibrded for increasing 
the collection, so that eventually, Scotland may possess a complete armory 

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baaed exclusively npon Seals of an early date. Such a work would do much 
to preserre heraldry in its legitiuiate purity. There caa be little doubt but 
abuDdance of rich materials for such a work are in existence, and if the subject 
be viewed in its proper Ught by our landed proprietors and chie& of ancient 
fomiliea, it is hoped that in that spirit of Uberahty which is characteristic 
of the age, every facility will be aEForded to explore the hidden treasures of 
their charter-rooms, and bring to light much that may benefit the public, 
and materially aid the labours of the historian.* 

Zn conclusion, the writer of these remarks begs to state, that he has 
taken every care to make the following work accurate and interesting^ but 
quite sensible of his many disqualifications for the proper treatment of such 
a subject, he is iar from suppodng it perfect, or that it will escape perhaps 
merited censure ; he trusts, however, that no very serious errora will be fomid. 
Id works of this kind, produced even uoder tfie most &TourabIe circum- 
stances, it is almost impossible to avoid mistakes ; he therefore craves some 
consideration. His labours are now concluded, and he sincerely hopes that 
his humble efforts hitherto made amid many disadvantages, but in the spirit 
of love for the work, will be found worthy the patronage which has been 
bestowed ; and should it be the means of leading any one better qualified 
than himself to treat the subject in that large and comprehensive manner it 
deserves, he will be much gratified at having been instrumental in so doing. 

It is now the pleasing duty of the writer gratefully to acknowledge the 
&vour and encouragement he has received from numerous gentlemen, and 
the willing and efficient aid rendered to the present work. To the Members 
of the Bannatyne. Club in particular he is- much indebted, as without the 
assistaace of that honourable body it would have been imposmble for him 
to have produced the volume in the style in which it is now presented 
to the Subscribers. His thanks are due to the authorities of the Segister 

* While tiMte pkgaa bare been »t the preaa, the writer hta hewd with much pleMOK that tbe CoUec- 
tioDofSMtlaofllieUleQenenl Hiittoii,lBstillpTeserT«a,Knd1ikel7»ooa tobemadamooeanbleto thettodcnt, 
in the Miueoin at die Bodetj of AuUquariei of SootUnd. It ii expected Hut muij Seals will be Iband 
thenjn, that Du; ptrhape be Inolnded in » rapplemental Tolnme, at no twj distant period, altoiild Uie 
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House, for access to t^e raluable collection of charters coDtained ther^; 
to the Earl of Hortoa, the Marquess of Tweeddale, and other proprietors, for 
the like &vour ; and in an especial manner is he indebted to the following 
gentlemen, who hare ever shown a hrely interest in the work, and hare 
willingly contributed much valuable information and assistance in forming 
this Collection : — Lord Lindsay ; Sir Walter Calverly Trerelyan, Bart; P: 
Chalmers, Esq., of Auldbar; Thomas Thomsrai, Esq., F.C.S.; Cosmo Innes, 
Esq. ; W. B. D. D. TurnbuU, Esq. ; Alexander Macdonald, Esq. ; David I^ing, 
Esq. ; Albert Way, Esq. ; Geoi^ Seton, Esq. ; William Fraser, Esq. ; and the 
Kev. James Henry Hughes, M.A., late fellow of Magdalen CoU^^ Oxford, 
Chaplain H.E.I.C.S., whose extensive knowledge of heraldry and geneak^ 
has proved a source of great assistance during the period which his more 
important duties in a distant country allowed him to remain in Edinbuigh. 

The name of the late G^i^ Smythe, Esq., younger of Methven, should 
be included among those to whom the author is much indebted for many 
valuable additions at an early period of the formation of this Collection, 
and whose premature removal from a sphere of usefiilness is justly 
lamented by all who had the happiness of knowing him. 

To the Uberality of C. E. Shtwpe, Esq. ; W. W. Hay Newton, Esq. ; and 
James Gibson Cnug, Esq. ; he is indebted for three plates which illustrate 
the volume, in addition to those contributed by the Bannatyne Club. 

He has to acknowledge the kindness of Henry Drummond, Esq., M.P., 
in permitting the use of some woodcuts which had been engraved' for illus- 
trating his work of the " History of Noble British Families." 

To Mark N^ier, Esq., he is also indebted for the woodcuts of the 
Seals of the NapJers. 

To these gentlemen, and to all who have encouraged the writer in the 
present undertaking, he returns his sincere thanks, in the hope that the 
manner in which he has performed his task will give satisfaction to those 
whose approbation he will ^iteem as his best reward. 

H. LAINS. 

Eddqusoh, Jufy 1850. 



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LIST OF THE COIIECTIONS OF CHARTERS, 

WHICH HAVB SUPPLIED THE SEALS IN THE FOLLOWINa CATALOGUE, 
WITH THB NAMES OF TQEIB PBOPRIBTOBS. 



Atsoll CHABTBBfl . . The Duke of AthoU. A fine coUectioo ; many of an early date. 

AtiLDBAB Patrick Chalmets, Esq., of Auldbar. 

Balnaoowah .... Sir Charles W, A. Boss, SarL, of Balnagowan. 

Bauiahoon .... Jamea Carnegie Arbathnot, Esq., of Btdnamooa. 

Balthtoce .... Neil J. Ferguson Blair, Esq., of Baltbyock. 

BuawwtE John Buchanan Hamilton, Esq., of Len j and Bardowie. 

Brbadjllbaxe . ■ . The Marquess of Breadalbaoe. 

Brechin The Archives of the Burg^ of Brechin. 

Cabdboss David Erskine, Esq., of Cardross. 

CsAFTEB HoirsE, West- ( A valuable collection of various Instruments, prindpally of the 

HiNSTBa I Homage Deeds, relative to the affairs of Scotland. 

Cbisholm Commnnicated hj George Anderson, Esq., Inverness. 

CoGKAiBKiB .... William H. Howbraj, Esq., of Cockaimie and Otieraton. 

Dai^hocbie .... The Marquess of DalLousie. 

DuK William Kennedy Erskine, Esq., of Dun. 

Ddhtbeatb .... Sir Archibald Edmonstone, Bart., of Duntreath. 

EDDiBnBaB Crrr . . . The Archives of the City of Edinburgh. 

EUBAKK The Lord Elibank. 

EuoCK, Vettcb of . . James Veitch, Esq., of Eliock. 
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xxvi LIST OF CHARTERS. 

Faibbcbn Keith Stewart Mackenzie, Esq., of Seaforth. 

FiKitoUBiB James Cam^e Arbnthnot, Esq., of Balnfunoon. 

FmzBAS Francis FarquhanoD, Esq., of Finiean. 

Fledbs TheDakeofBoxburghe. 

FoiHE&iKQHAH . . . Thomas Frederick Fotheringham, Eaq^ of Foarie. 

CrARLOCH Sir Kenneth Smith Mackenzie, Bart., of Garloch. 

OLAuaa The Earl of Strathmore. A fine collection of Family Charters, 

in the Charter-room at Glammis Castle. 

Glasgow Coileob . . A fine Collection belonging to the Univemty. 

OLAfiOovr The Archives of the Ci^ of Glasgow. 

Geat The Lord Gray. 

Greekhux .... David Greenhill, Esq., Charlton, near Hontrose. 

Hawick The Archives of the Town of Hawick. 

Kn^AVOCK .... Captain John Rose, of Kilravock. 

Kajsrm ^Archibald Edmonstone, Bart, of Dontrealh, 

KiNTOBE The Earl of Eintore. 

Leteh AitD Melviixe . The Earl of Leven aud Melville. 

MackekzikofScafobth Hon. Hrs. Stewart Mackenzie, of Seaforth. 

Mabchuo(JNT .... Sir Hugh Hume Campbell, Bart., of Marchmonnt. 

Mabr A fine Collection belonging to the Earldom of Marr. 

Meikleottb .... Right Hon. Baroness Keith. 

Melrob A valuable CoUection of above 600 Charters, Ac, from a very 

early period, formerly belonging to the Earl of Morton, who 
presented them to the Duke of Bucdeuch, by whom they 
have been deposited in the General Begisler House. 

MoMTUUBK Sir James Grant, Bart., of Monymusk. 

MOBTON The Earl of Morton. A fine Collection of Family Charters, in 

the Charter-room at Dalmohoy. 

Nafier The Lord Kapier, Thirlatano Castle. 

Nbwbattle .... The Marquess of Lothian. A fine Collection at Newbattle 
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Pahhiire Lord PaDmitre. A fine Collection of «n early date; thoee 

used for this work are chiefly reladng to the Monasteriea 
of Holyrood and North Berwick, being now in the General 
Better House. 

PHnjPEUuaH . . . . John H. Murray, Esq., of Fhiliphaugh. 

POLTON Mrs. Dundaa Durham, of largo and Folton. 

BoTHBS The Earl of Rothea, Leslie House. 

Seapobth Hoa. Mrs. Stewart Mackenzie, of Seaforth. 

Sutherland of Fobse . Geoi;ge Sutherland, Esq., of Forse. 

St. AsDBEWS . . . . The Archives of the City of St. Andrews. 

St. Saltator's Collsqb The Charter Chest of the College, Sl Andrews. 

SoUTHESK Sir James Carnegie, Bart., of Kinnaird. 

TwEEDDALE .... The Marqucss of Tweeddale. A fine Collection, some of a very 

early date, in the Chuler-room »t Tester. 
The late G. Smithe, Esq. ( '"*" "f^enc^ is given to some Charters communi- 

The iate Donald Greoort, Eeq.* i •*''^ •" ""^ compiler hy these gentlemen, without 
[^ note of thdr place of custody. 



■ Tbis gentleman for a time filled the office of Becretar? to Iha Sooietj of Antiqaarin of Soatknd in a 
moat dBdmt nuumer, and Ms laboiiDOB aod aocnrate researches into tiie earl; tiiBtor; of tbe Is]ee hare 
thrown conaiderabia light on that iDltmsting pordiHi of the canntrj. To the ttgMt of alt, his labours 
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IJST OF THE PLATES. 



Fromtispibce. — A Cbabter and Seal of Bobckt dk Ldndoeb, No. 561. 



Fifr 

1. Priry Saal of Akxtndsr III,, . 

8 Bobert I., ... 

4 Dirid 11,, . . . 


15, 16 

. 25,26 

29 


7. Arid. Luoxter, . . 

8. WillUm MwYUle, . . 

9. W«ltMr Ridd, . . . 
10. P«lriek Ridol, . . . 




PLATE II. 




11. I^trii&IUM, . . . 




1. Priry 8«d, Jimei I., . . 


43 


PLATE VI. 


3. QiwenMuyDfOneldreis . . 


48 


1. WkltM ^iDdkmva, . . . 


PLATE III. 
1. Walter Stntrt Fitnlin, . . 
8. Alu Skurt, .... 
S. WiltorSbMT^ .... 


769, 770 
771, 772 
77^ 774 


3.BobenM.uo»ip. . . 
a. Robert Umwbp, . . 

4. EMtMe do VMd, . . 

5. Hu^mret da Teui, . 
8. WUlum da VaMd, 




PLATE IV. 




7. John da V«*i, 




1. Prter Carte, .... 


aas 


PLATE VII. 


3. Boger Biffnud, . . . 

5. Hugh NoimuiTill, . . . 

6. Dnnoui, Eari of Curicb, . 


144 
643 
719 
164 


1. Jdin,SoaofW«U»v«. . 

2. WilliMD da IJUMdif, 

3. JobthSonofHiehul, . 

4. Phillip Petoox, . . . 




PLATE V. 
1. WUliun A*eDe1, 

3. Koger Ayrael, .... 

4. John AreDBl 


9S 
97 
98 
96 


5. GklTrid d« HoidaM. 

6. Petwnelta, . . . 

7. TbomMi ColTil, . . . 

8. Thomu LcMMlvyn, 

9. ThomM da Annoy, . 




6. Williun Morrill^ . . . 


595 


PLATE VIII. 


6. BUbui UorriUit, . 


59S 


1. Patrick, Eul of Dimbu, . 





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3. Patrick, Ekri of DimlMr, . 284, 28S 

8. Pktriclc, Ewl of Dnabu:, . . 386, 2S7 

PLAtG IX. 
1. Phillip de Vttlaniia, . 

3. William, Sod of Jobn, 
S. WilUtin, Son of John, 

4. William, Sod of John, 
«. UehlTod, Son of Omlf, 

PLATE X. 
1. Laumioe Abeitiethy, 

9. ArobilMtld Uaedowal, of HaliBnton, 

3. Sir Alesaoder Seton, Knight, . 

4. Tbomaa Balliol, .... 

5. Peter Codiburn, 

6. Bobart Qnham, of WeiUon, 

7. Robert Colvil, Lord of Onenlmni, 

8. Gilbert Haivell. 

9. Bobart de Vera, Earl of OzTord, 

10. Bobart Soott, of RaakUborne, . 

11. BobattCroe, .... 

12. Hugh SpoiB, .... 
IS. John FeltoD, Lord of OobUtfm, 

14. JohnGifford 

10. Gilbert Qiieiam, of lag, . 

PLATE XI. 

1. Saer de Q/iuaa, Eari of WincbeMer, 679, G80 

2. Roger da Quiiiei, Earl of WinohaMor, 681, 682 

PLATE XII. 
1. Sir Jobn HamUlon, Knight, 

3. Thtmiaa Kirkpurick, of CloMbum, 
8. George Dnobar, Earl of March, 

4. John, Loid of the Idea, 
6. HoiuBtery of Holjrood, 

6. Alexander, Lard of the Iilee, 

7. WilUam Chalmen, . 

8. William Newton, of Newton, 

9. Eophemia LeaHe, Connteaa of Robh, 

PLATE XIIL 
1. KUliao, Earl of Stcathente, 
3. PUriek Dunbar, Bwl of Xareh, 



5. PUriek Dmmmond, .... 376 
4. AlAunder Stout, Earl of Harr, ' 796 

PLATE XIV. 

Biehatd, Bidtop of St Andiewi, . 856, S£7 
PLATE XV. 

I. Joediae, BiAop of Glaagoir, . SS9, 940 

3. Simon, Ardidean of Gla^ir, . 1030 

3. Florenoe, Biibop Elect of Glaagow, . Ml 

4. Walter, Biaht^ of Glwgow, 942, H3 
B. William, Biahop of Olaagow, . 944, 94A 

6. Bobart Wiahart, Bidiop of Glaagow, MS 

PLATE XVI. 
I. Bobert Wiehvt, Biahop of Glaagow, 946, 947 
3. Chapter of Ola^ow 1036 

3. John Wiahart, Biahop of Glatpw, . 9£0 

4. John Lindwy, Bbliap of GIm(ov, 9fil 

5. Andrew Holrhead, Biahop rf Tillaagli— . 9&3 

PLATE XVII. 

1 . Robert Wiahart, Biahop of Glaagov, . 948 

2. William leader, Biahop of Glasgow, . 933 

3. Jtiin, lAing, Biahop of Glaagow, 914 
4, S. Robert Blander^ Biahop of Olaagow, 936, 93B 

PLATE XVIII. 

1. Bridna, Bishop of Horaj, 903,904 

2. Alexander .Bnr, Biahop of Honty, 907 

3. George aumewood, Kafaey of Breofain, 916 

PLATE XIX. 
1. Jamea Btnart, Biahop of Hon^, ' 909 

-2. Andrew Stoart, Biahop of Homy, 910 

3. John Winohester, Biahop of Moray, . 908 

4. Patrick Hepbnm, Biahop of Himq', . 918 

5. Jamea Hepbnm, Biahop of Monty, . 913 

6. Andrew Forauii, Eiabop of HoBy, . 911 

7. Cbaptar of Morsy, .... 108S 

PLATE XX. 
I. Chapterof St. Uary'ii, Haddington, . 1036 
3. Patriekaraham,ArohbiabopafSl.Andrpin,87S 
3. Jamea Slaart, Arohbiabep <a SL Andrtwa, 87S 



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PLATE XXt. 



Ho. 



I.WilUam LunbeTtoo, Cbueallor of 

Ohagow, 1031 

2. WUtikin LambertoD, Biabop of St Andreurs, BBS 

3. JofaD de Ganwry, Quioii of Cuthnus, 990 
i. Ticu^Genenl of Sootlud, 1137 

5. Janufl Baton, Biahop of G1*j^dw, SSB 

6. Offioul of Gla^ow, .... 1034 

7. JohnCuriak, ChUMllorof QlugDW, 1032 

8. Chtpter <rf Giugov, 1029 

9. ClwpteT of Olugos, 1027 

PLATE XXIl. 

1. Chqiter of GiMgow, .... 1023 

2. ChaplerofQIugow, . 1 024, 1026 

3. Connnon Sotl of die City of GtMgo*, IIS5 

PLATE XXIIL 

1. Admm, Abbot of HidTTood. 1041 

2. Mniiutei7 of Holyrood, 1038 

3. Robart, CommendatoT of HolynMd, . 814 

PLATE XXIT. 

1. Ch^tw of St. Oilet, Edinburgh, 1019 

2. MoMMmj of HolTiQod, 1039 

3. MoDUtery of Holyrood, 1040 

PLATE XXV. 

1. AbbotitfKelK, lOG) 

2. Monutery of St. Muy*!, Kebo, 1 037 



3. Patrick, Abbot of Eelu, . 

4. UoTuslery of St. Mary^ Kelao, 

PLATE XXVI. 
i . Chapter of SU Mary's, CaitlineM, 
3. OmnCer Swl of Iha aune, . 

PLATE XXVIL 

1. Abbey of Inehalfrey, . 

2. Counter Seal of tho tame, . 

3. HonaMery of Indanahome, 

4. Cbapter of Dmibar, . 

5. Robert TiM, Kihop (rf Orimey, 

PLATE XXVIII. 
1. Thomai de Yeatr«d, 
9. John Lord Hay, of Yetter, 

3. Adam de Uorham, 

4. Robert, Son of Ungb, 

5. John, Lord Haj of Yetter, 

6. Sir Kogh Fotheringham, Knight, 

7. Nigel Canlngham, 

6. WiUiam, Lord Hay of YeeC«r, 
9. Junes Gifli>rd, of SierlSball. 

1 0. Sir WilUatD Hay, of Tallo, 

11. ThomuHay, . 

PLATE XXIX. 

1. Cooimoa Seal of the Gty of 

2. Counter Seal of the same, . 

3. Common Seal of the City of Edinbn 
i. Counter Seal of the same, . 



1240 
1228 
1230 
1214 
1230 



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BESCRIPTIVE CATALOGUE 



GREAT SEALS AM) SIGNETS OF THE KINGS OF SCOTLAND. 



1. DUNCAN n. AJK 1091—1098. 

This Seal ii ntber ii^nrad, but not mtxn to Han might bo expected from its earijr 
date. The design repreaeiila the King on horseback, armed apparentlj in. a 
trellised hauberk which extends to the knees, the legs protected b; the same 
kind of Brmovr. A conical-shaped helmet or chapelle-de-fer with nasal, over 
the C(Mf-de-mail]es, protects his head. In his right hand be balds a lance with 
a pennon of two points, and in the left a kite-shaped shield. The saddle is large, 
and secured onlj bj the breast leather, quite plain and corcred hy a long 
narrow doth. The inscription is lost, except the letters — 

" stQiLL, OBTK." It has probably been, " sioilldii dditoaki deo bbctobe 

BZ0I8 accfnoRVX,"— Appended io a Cluarter m the lyacuwy of Durham Caihtdrat. 
e. ±.D. 1096. 

2. EDGAR. X.D. 1098— II07. 

This seal is in a similar condidon to the last. The deugn represents the King 
sitting on a throne or rather stool of stale ; the legs terminadng in eagle's 
claws. He has a crown apon bis head, and seems vested in state robes ; bat 
in place of the cloak iaatened on the breast, worn by his snccessor, (Alexander 
I.,) be wears a robe verr similar to the Roman pallium, ftstened over the 
. right shoulder, leaving the ann free, and foiling in folds in front and over Ihe 
left arm. In his right hand he holds a sceptre, resting the end on his knee. 
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mftnner. The uucriptioD is mnch broken, but from the remfJping parts of 
the letters it has evidently been—' 
" nuoo EDGABI soonoBDH BASiLm." — Appmdtd to a Charter in the Tre(uwy of Dur- 
ham Cathedrai. c. a.d. 1100. — Another Mai of the aame King, aUghtly differing 
flvm the above, is also preserved m the stxme Treamry. 

3. ALEXANDER I. a.d. 1107— 1124. 

Hus seal is partly broken. The King on honeback holding a gonfanon with 
three points in his right hand, and in his left a kite-shaped shield, as in tit» 
seal of Dnocan, and in both oases it is the inside of the shield that is seen. 
He wears a hauberk of flat rings, fitting close to the bod; with a skirt, below 
which is seen the quilted tunic. The sleeves are wide and leave the hands 
uncovered. The hood, or Coif-de-mailles, is attached to the hauberk, and thrown 
back from the bee ; and above the hood is a chapelle-de-fer, with nasaL The 
legs and feet are protected by chaoses of ring-mtul, and from the heel projects 
the simple prick-spur. The breast leather securing the saddle is more orna- 
mented than that of Duncan's. 

" AUEXAKD^B DSO S£0]T0BS BKZ SCOTTOBmL" 

i. CooKTZs SsAi. 6f the last. 

The King sitting on a chair of state, vested in royal robes. The cloak, richly em- 
brmdered, thrown over his shoulders and fiutened on the breast. Both arms 
extended ; in his right he. holds a sword, and in the left a globe surmounted 
with a cross. It does not seem as if he had a crown upon his head, but rather 
a dose fitting cap. Under each hand, on the field of the seal, is a roundle 
charged with some indistinct figure. 

" als[x}ahdkb [dbo b]kc[tobx e]C0TiOBij[ii].'' — Durham Cathedrai. c. a.d, 1112. 

5. DAVID I AjK 1134—1153. 

Although this is merely a fragment, it is, perhaps, more endre than any seal of 
David now remaining in Scotland. The dengn both of this and the counter 
seal following is precisely the same as that of Alexander, No. 3. Only the last 
letter [h] of the inscription remuns, but there can be no doubt it was — 

" DATID DEO BECTOBX BXX BCOTTORCX." 

6- ConHTBB Seal of the laft. 

Preinsely the same dedgn as No. 4. The first word " David" is all that remuns 

of the inscnptdon. 
Appended to the Foundatioa Charter of the Abbey of Bob/rood, ajx 1140 — City of 

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7. MALCOLM IV. a.d. 1153—1165. 

In the Bame unfortunately imperfect state as the preceding one. The design is the 
same. Fart of the letters 0. L. Y., being part of the name " Ualcolum," ore 
all that now remain. 

8. CoDNTEH Seal of the iast. 

Appended to Coi^a-mationofthaChvrchofKintlto the Abbey ofHolyrood, c.AS>. 1156. 
— Paiurtun CkarUrt. 

9. WILLIAM THE Lion. a.d. 11 66— 12 H. 

This seal is often met with pretty entire ; the execution of the design does not shew 
any advance in the art. The fijng on horseback at gallop, with a lance and 
pennon of three points in his right hand, and in his left a ehield difieriug 
materially in shape and position from those previously described. In this 
Instance the shield is very convex, and neariy approsches to the elegant 
heater shape. The position of the shield suspended in front of the body by the 
guige allows a great part of the exterior to be seen, and on this was sub- 
sequently depicted the armorial bearings of the owner of the seal. On this 
shield, however, nothing is represented, it is quite pl^n, except a little above 
the middle there is a projecting point, (the bos t) Though not very distinct, the 
£ing seems armed in a similar manner to Alexander, bat the sleeves fitting 
dose, probably covering the hnnds. The sword-sheath ii seen hanging from 
the left side of the saddle, and is the only instance where it has been repre- 
sented. Hic breast leather and saddle are without any ornament. 

" Wll.LKLUHS DEO BECTOBE SEX BCOTtOBUM," 

10. CoDNTER Seal of the la^. 

The King seated on a chair or stool of state, and clothed in royal robes as in the 
seal of Alexander, No. 4, though not so richly adorned. Both arms are ex- 
tended, the right holds a sword, and the left the globe and cross. 

" wiLLELuna DEO REcroBE BEX sooTTOBUM." — Appended to Charter m Meirot Col- 
Uction. C.A.D. 1170. 

11. ALEXANDER IL a.d. 12U— 1249. 

This is a fine seal, the manner in which it is executed shews a very decided improve- 
ment in the art. The King is represented on horseback similar to the preceding . 
Kings, but differing from them in holding a drawn sword in his right hand, in- 
stead of the lance with its pennon which had been invariably represented 
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which seems omBmented, ia a shield, on which is disUnctlj and boldly repre- 
sented the lion nunpant, with apparent remains of the double tressure fleur-de- 
liafe. The King is armed in mascled armour with surcoat over, and the 
helmet is now cjliadrical, and nearly square at the top, with ^eimportant ad- 
dition of a lower piece, the aventaile protecting the face. The spur is the 
lance head Eongle point The breast leather of the horse is decorated witli 
tassels, and on theback part of the saddle-cloth is embroidered the lion rampant, 
and here certainly is no tressure. 

" AIJIXAMDBR DEO BBCTORE REX SCOTFOItUH.'' 

12. ComrTEB Sbjx of the last. 

This is precisely the same design as that of William the lion. No. 6, but executed in a 
superior style, the throne or sti>ol of state more richly ornamented, and on each 
side is a branch of foliage. The cross on the orb is much longer, more like 
the Passion cross. 

" ALEXAHDEB DEO BEGTOOE BEX BGOTTOBOH." — AjTptndtd tO Cott^iOSttUm made at 

Lutan beUcem the Monastery of Metros and Soger Avend. c. a.d. 1235. — JHelrot 
Charters. 

13. ALEXANDER in. a.d. 1241)— 1285. 

This richly designed seal, as well as the following Privy Seal of the same King, 
executed with great spirit and truth in all its details, is an interesting proof o 
the advanced state of the Arts at that period. The King, on horseback, at 
tiill speed, is completely armed in chain-mail, which appears to be continued, 
without a shirt, over the legs and feet. Above the mall he wears a surcoat, 
and on his head a cylindrical helmet, with horizontal opening, square topped ; 
from the centre rises a plume of feathers, in his right hand is a sword ; and tn 
front, suspended by the guige ornamented, is a shield, with the arms of Scot- 
land, which are repeated on the long-flowing caparisons of the horse. On 
this seal first appear the girths securing the saddle. About a third part of the 
reins next the bit is formed of chain. The head of the horse is decorated with 
H plume of feathers. The background is ornamented with trefoils. 

" ALEXANDEB I>KO RECCtORJB BEX SOOTTORDM." 

14. CoDNTBB Seal of the last. 

A similar design to the preceding Kings, but greatly improved in style, and en- 
riched with ornament. The King is here seated on a throne, decorated with 
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aceptre, terminating in s foliated omamfiDt, his left resting on the clasp or 
chain which secure hie robes ; his feet resting on two lizards ; on his head a 
crown of four Btrawberry leaves ; the background sem6 of trefoila. The in- 
scription is broken ; it appears to he precisely the same as in the obverse. 
Appended to Charier of free foreatrs of the Lands of Kt/te to the Abbey of Melroa. 
A.D. 1265. — Melroa Charters. 

15. ALEXANDER lU. Plate l.fig. 1. 

Tbid is a Privy Seal, (si^um secretara,) exceedingly pretty, and in tolerably 
good preservation. Tlie King is sitting on a throne or stool of state, crowned, 
aa in the last, holding in his right hand a sword horizontally across his knees, 
in his letl he holds a sceptre, the end of which terminates in an elegant foliated 
ornament. The inscription is broken in parts, but has evidently been 

"esto pku[den8 ut serpens et simple3x sicct cohimba." 
There is also another inscription within the above — 

" DEI GRA REX SCOTT." 

IP. Counter Seal of the last. Plate I. Jig. 1. 

A shield, charged with the arms of Scotland. The inscription on this is the same 

as the £rst inscription ttn the preceding. 
" Esrro rituDENS," &c. — Appended to Confirmation of Fantmgdoit to the Moaoitery of 
Melroa. c. a.d. 1260.— ifelros Gkartera. 

17. pR&QXEMT av Seal used bt tbk Guardians or Scotland aeteb the Death of 

Alexander ]IZ. a.d. 1286—1292. 

It appears to have been a handsome seal, with the design of St. Andrew, crowned 
with the nimbus, extended on his cross. The background of the seal is sem^ 
of trefoils. Only two letters of the inscription remain on this impression, but 
the following, as well as that on the Counter Seat, has been made up from 
several fragments : 

" ANDREAS scons DUX EST BT OOMPATKIOTIS." 

18. CoL'NTEit Seal op tbb last. 

The arms of Scotland. The background ornamented in the same manner as the last. 

The names of the Governors which appear in this instrument are — William Frazer. 

Bishop of St. Andrews ; Robert Wisheart, Bishop of Ghtsgow; John Cumin; 

James, Steward of Scotland j Brian Fitzallan. 

" sigilldu BCOCiE DEPUTATCM REQiMiNi REGNi." — Appended to an Order addressed to 

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19. JOHN BALLIOL. a.d. 1292—1296. 

A remarkably handsome eeal. The King sitdng on boneback, at fall speed, a aword 
in his right hand, and io his left a shield, charged with the arms of Scotland, 
which are repeated on the caparisons of the horse. He is armed in chain-mail 
with a eurcoat over; the chauses on the legs are also chain. The helmet is 
cylindrical and square topped, having three towb of perpendicalar openings, and 
one horizontal, in Iront. A crown of strawberry leaves surmounts the helmet. 

3 GIUCU. BEX SOOTTOaUlI.'' 



20 CooHTER Seal of the i.abt. 

Thisisaaimilardedgn to the preceding one of Alexander, No. 14. The King is here 
sealed on a throne decorated with rich pannels and four crocheted pinnacles; 
in hie right hand he holds a sceptre, resting on his knee, and terminating in ex- 
actly the same pattern as that on the Privy Seal of Alexander HI,, No. 1 6 ; his left 
hand is resting on the clasp or chain which secures the cloak upon his shoulders. 
On his head an open crown of three Btrawberrj leaves. On the dexter of throne 
is a shield, charged with an orle, the paternal arms of Balliol ; on the sinister 
side is another, bearing a lion rampant. 
'^ JOHANNES DEI GRACiA REX SCOTTORUU." — Ajy>ended to the great Indenture regarding 
the ficottiA EKonb. ajj. 1292. — Oenerai SegiaUr House. 

21. EGBERT I., (BRUCE.) a.d. 1306—1329. 

A similar design to the seal of Balliol, No. 19, equally well executed. The King 
is in a complete suit of chain-mail, in his right hand a sword, and in his 
left a shield, charged with the arms of Scotland, which are also embroidered 
on the surcoat, this being the first appearance of surcoate so ornamented. The 
helmet is now of the round shape, having also the great improvement of a 
moveable visor, perforated for the admission of air ; on the helmet is a crown 
of three strawberry leaves. The caparisons of the horse, embroidered with the 
royal arms of Scotland, are flowing more gracefully than in the preceding; a 
plume of feathers decorates his head. 

" fiOBEBTDS SEO REGTORK BEX gCOTTOllOlf.'' 

23. CouMTER Seal of the last. 

The King, sitting on a throne, decorated in the same style as that of Balliol g in his 
right bond is a sceptre, without any ornament, and in his left he holds a ^obe, 
snrmoanted with a cross patt6e ; his feet rest on two lizards. 
" B0BERTC8 DEO BECTORE REX scoTTOBru." — Appended to Confirmoium of Londt in 
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'23. A SECOND Great Seal of Bobebt L, rather larger; the design similar to the first; 
unfortunately it is very much broken. 

24. CotniTER Seai, also much broken. 

Tho Elng is seated on a throne or stool of state, the arms and legs of which ar« 
formed of the legs of an animal and the bodies and heads of serpents, placed 
traosrerMly, and over them is thrown embroidered drapery. 

Appended to duuler, by Sir John de Qraham, EnigJO, Lord o/Abercom, to the Monomers 
o/Mtlrot, of the Patronage of the Church of Waterker and Lands in tht vaUeg 
of the Eak. A.D. \&2<i.—Melrot Charten. 

25. EGBERT L, Peitt Seai- PUUt l.fg. 2. 

A finely executed seal of the royal arms of Scotland. On each ude of the shield is 

a lizard. The inscription is rather injured. 
["b' sJECBETCx EOBTi DEI g[b]a beqib BCOTifoEcu]." — Appended to Confir' 

motion of lie Lands of Eticdtde to the Monastery of Melroi. c.a.d. ISIG.—Melrot 

Uhnrtet'B' 

26. SIGNET OF ROBERT I. Plate l.fg. 8. 

Tbe royal arms of Scotland. The inscription is mncli broken. 
" [signetd]!! regis BOBEfBTi]." — Appended to Mandate from the King to Jamea, 
Lord Douglas, c. a.d. 1S17. — Meirot Charters. 

27. DAVID II. A.D.. 1329— 1371. 

lliis is nearly the same design as that of Robert L, No. 21, Some important 
change of costume may be remarked. The flowing surcoat is discarded, 
and in its atead the cyclas, open at the ndes, is worn over the hauberk, 
now formed of banded riog-mail; and embroidered with the arms of Scot- 
land, which are also engraved on the ailett«fl ; these, with the genooUli^res, 
are the first appearance of plate armour. Part of the inscriptioD is broken 
away. 

'* DAVID DEI GRACIA REX sCcOTJTORDH." 

28. CooKTER Seal or David IL 

Smilar deugn to the second Great Seal of Robert I., No. 24. In this the King's 

feet are resting on two wyverns. On the left of the King's head, on the field, 

is the letter D. 
"DAVID DEI [ORACIJA REX SCOTTOEDH." — Appended to Confirma&M to tKe Abieg of 

Melroe of the Patronage of the Church of Great Coven in Roxburghshire. 

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29. DATID U. Peivt Seai- Plate I. fig. 4. 

A veiy pretty design of a shield chained with the arms of Scotland, supported by 
two arms issaing from clouds above, implying Divine support. 

" BiaiLLU B[EcitE]n DATID DEI QRA BE6 scoTTOR." — Appended to a Prxq>L 
A.D. ISSQ.—Mdros Charten. 

30. EDWARD BALUOL. a.d. 1382— 1S55. 

Similar in de^gu to the Great Sen] of David U., No. 27, but in this the King is 
armed in chain-mail, the surcoat is retained, and tiie ailettes are omitted, 
from which it appears probable it was executed at a much earlier period. Tlie 
sword in the King's right hand has a chun attached to the bilt securing it to 
his body. 

" EDWARDUS DEI ORACIA REX E 



31. CoDKTRR Seal of tdb last. 

The King sealed on a throne richly decorated with gotbic omamenU, pinnacles, &c. 
Two birds are perched on the two uppermost pinnacles. In his right hand he 
holds a sceptre terminating in a lily, his left resting on a globe by his ^de. 
On the dexter of the throne is a shield charj^ed with the lion rampant. On 
the sinister is also a shield bearing an orle, the arms of linlhol. 

"iDWARDiiSDEiGEACiAREXHCOTORDM." — Chapter Soiigt, Wtitminater. c.a.d.1350. 

32. EDWAED BALLIOL. Pritt Seai. 

A very pretty little seal with the arms of Scotland, and the inscription — 
"EDTTARDrsDEiGBACiASExecOTORCU." — Chapter Houae, Westminster. c.a.d.1350. 

33. ROBERT U. a.d. 1371—1390- 

Nearly the same derign as in the seals of former Kings, the principal variation 
being the introduction of a foreground on which the horse is golloping, and 
which de«gn continued for the following two centuries, when it was changed by 
adorning it and the background with a landscape, as will be noticed afterwards. 
There is also a change in iho armour of the King, which is now of plate, 
mixed with banded ring-mail. The sleeves of the hauberk descend but a little 
below the elbow, the ibre-arm being protected hy vsmbroces, and the hands by 
gauntlets of plate. In place of the loose flowing surcoat, the jupon is now 
worn over the hauberk, fitting close to the body, and embroidered with the 
arms of Scotland, the lower part finished with ornamental fringe. The helmet 
is round, and on tie top is the crest, a lion stalant gardaat. The tuft of 



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Feathfin on the borse'a head is omittm], and does not ag^n appear on great 
seals, except in one instance, that of James VI. 

" BOBEHTTCS »KI ORACIA SEX BOOTtORnH." 

S4. BOBERTIL Cotmirai Skal or the last. 

A very handsome eeaL The King seated on a throne beneath a gothic canopy 
richly ornamented, in his right hand a sceptre terminating in a foliated 
ornament, the left on his breasL The crown on his head is of Ave strawberry 
leaves. At each side, within embattled butb«sses, is the arms of Scotland, 
supported b^ a grotesque animaL Above the battlements on each side is a 
man leaning over. The whole of this design is in the decorated style, prolusety 
ornamented. 

" BOBERTUS DEI ORACIA REX scoTroRnu." — At the end of the inscription is the 
figure of a wyvem.—Aj^teyuUd to Confirmation of Charter of David II. to the 
Monaattry ofUdroi of the Oiuionu on Wool a.d. 1886. — Melrot Charters. 

85. ROBERT II. 

A fragment of a fine seal, probably a Privy Seal of Robert II. The arras of Scot- 
land. Above the shield a crown. The whole has been surrounded by an 
elegant border of tracery. — Melrot Charters. 

86, EUPHEMIA, COUNTESS OF MORAY, DAuGwrER or Hdgh Earl or Ross, 

Queen op Robert IL Married a.d. 1S55 ; died a.d. 1387. 

A fine seal, but much broken, the inscription, except two letters, being quite lost ; the 
centre of the seal, however, is in pretty good.preservatioD, shewing it to have 
been of an elegant and rich de^gn. Under a goAio canopy is a full length 
figure of the Queen holding the sceptre in her right hand, and her left on a 
jewel or chain suspended from her neck. She has an open crowU on her head 
and a mantle on her shoulders, the lining of which is distinctly •nntne. At 
the dexter side ifl a lion standing on his hind-lega, and aupporliDg a shield 
charged with the arms of Scotland, and on the sinister side is another, similarly 
supported, bearing three lions rampant, for Ross, the paternal arms of the 
Queen. 

Appended to Qrant In/ Ettphenua, Queen of Robert II., to So- John Lyon, for his 
l^Uime, of certain duties pta/able to hr out of the Caatle of EcUnbwgh, of which she 
teas Icteperfor Ufe, and to which duties and several others she had right By a H/irent 
grant from ^ ^'"S- looted at Edinburgh, 10th October 1875. — Ghmmis 



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97. BOBEBT IH. a.i>. 1390—1406. 

Thia is uiifortDuatel7 only a fimgmeat, bat, u well ta the Coantar Seal fi^win^ ia 
of the same dengn as Robert IT., Noa. 3S and 84, the only difierenc* being the 
fiiliated backgronnd on this nde. It aeenu probable that it was the same die, 
with the foliation sabsequently cat, to diBtJognish it from the Mai of the pre- 
ceding monarch. 

3B. ComrrEB Ssal of the l-ut. 

Appended to Fntection to &§ Ahb^ and Monla ofUdnt. A.D. 1100. — Mtbvt Charten. 

39. BOBEBT UL aj). 1890—1406. 

The second Great Seal of Bobert m., which probably came into use the latter part 
of his reign. It is of a smaller uze than nsaal, but the design moch the same, 
though not so rich, the caparisons of the hone b^g quite plain, the ammar 
also is plain, and whoUj of plate. The helmet is rather of a peculiar form, 
being very low in the top, and the front projecting connderably ; on the top 
ie a crown. Th» shield, aa usual, has the arms of Scotland. A border of 
aemicirclee nearly surrounds the seal. 

' " nSILLDM BOBEBII DEI QRICIA BK0I8 BOOTFOK." 

40. ComiTBB Sbai. o? Bobkbt m. 

Very nearij the same design as the seal of Bobert I., No. 22. The lixards onder 
the feet of the King are here omitted ; and the sceptre, in his right hand, ia 
ornamented with a lily. His left hand is laid on bis breast; but the prin- 
dpal and most remarkable difference is in representing the Eing bearded, and 
ia the only instance of the kind, except that of Charles I., who has the small 
pmnted beard then in bsbion. A border of semicircles adorns this, aa in 
the last. 
" siatLLini soBXBTi DEI GHACiA BEOiB KCOTSOSU "—ChopUr Houat, Wtitmiaittr. 

41. JAHES L A.D. 1406—1486. 

The dengn of this is precisely the same as in the [receding one of Bobert m^ TSo. 
89. Huch of the inscription is lost. 

" JACOBUS DEI GRACIA BEX BCOTOBCU." 

42. CouMTKB Sbai. of TBE UST. 

The same rich deedgu as the preceding one of Bobert II., No. 84, with the ad- 
dition of a mullet above the finial of the sinister pinnacle, and a lion sqant 



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affirtmU at each aido of tlie feet of the King. Inscription the Bkine bb in the 
lut 
ArinaA Charlert. a.d. 1186— £onii\mmurfl. 

48. JAMES I^ Fbivt Sbai. Plate XL fig. 1. 

Remarkabljr fine seal The anna of Scotland, with two lions rampant, wah, 

gaardant, for sapporten. Above the shield a crown of five points. 
" uaiLLin 8«c[ebtdm jacobi] dei gkacia beois scotokcm,"— J;)p««fo(f ta Later 
cfPntKtionfor seven yean, to the TenatOi of the Abby ofSofyrood, m the Barony 
of Kane » Stirlmg»hir«. AJ>. 1429.— Pornnure Chariert. 

44. JOAN BEAUFORT, Daughter os John Eabl or SouBRfiET, Queen or Jakes I. 

Married aji. 1424 ; died a.d. 1445. 

A verjr pretty ugnet, the ori^nal of which is fbrtunatelj still in existence. It is 
of &te gtdd, and has two plates at the back, moving on a pivot, like a hinge, 
ao that hj raising them a handle is formed. It was found near Kinross in 
1829, while digging a foandation for building a house for Mr. 'Williamson, 
banker, Kinross, who still has poasearion of it. 

The arms of Scotland impaling England and France quarterly, surrounded by 
a bordnre compony, which has been mistaken for Billett^, to which it has a 
strong resemblance, but there can be no doubt it is meant for the Beaufort 
bordure, and this certiunly idendfles it as the seal of Queen Joan, and not 
that of Margaret, Queen of James IV., to whom it has hitherto been 
ascribed. 

45. JAMES a A.D. 1436—1460. 

Precisely the same design as James L, No. 41, with the addition of fonr annulets, 
one above and one below the neck of the horse, and two on the lower hind 
part of the caparisons, and also a small crown above the right arm of the King. 

" JACOBOS DEI SKAOtA REX SCOTOBUM." 

46. CouETEB Seal op the last. 

The same rich dengn as the preceding Counter Seal of James I., No. 42, with the 
addition of an annulet in the spaces on each side of the lion at the feet of the 
King, and in the tqiper part of the seal above the pinnacles. 
" JACOBUS DEI QRACiA BEX scoTOBUH." — Appmded to " Oift oftht Cvraiory of Jama 
Lord DaOcath by King JaiMt toJametG^brd <if ShvefhaU, 2id May liil." — 
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47. JAMES H., Pmrr Sbal. 

A very fine aeal ; the anus of Scotland. Above (he shield a crown of nine pcnnta, 
fleur-de-lie and trefoila. Supporters ; two lions rampant, eou6 gardant; the 
fiiniflter lion rarmonnted with a saltire on the haunches. At each side of the 
crown is a small annulet. The ioscriptton is on a scrdl sarronnding the design. 

" 3[QILLini aECBBTUU JACOBI DSI OBACU BKOIB BCOTORCK." — Appended tO Cof^T- 

mation to th» Monaitery of Mtlroa of At prmUga ofEtnck, j«. i j>. ] 442. — 
Mtbvs Charters, 

48. MARY, Daughter of the Duke of Gueijibkb, Queen of James II. Married 

A.D. 1449 ; died a.d. 1462. PlaU ll.jig, 2. 
A rich and beandiul dcMgn, executed in die highest st^le of art. A shield per 
pak, dexter, the arms of Scotland ; sinister, per pale, dexter, a lion counter 
rampant double queued and crowned ; sinister, a lion rampant Above the 
shield, an open crown, of eight points, strawberrj leaves and pearls alteraalel}'. 
The shield is supported bjr an angel &om behind, whose elegant spreading 
wings and graceibl folds of draper;, fill up the space not occupied by the 
shield. The inscription is incomplete. 

*' s ' ifAEiE REGDiE scociE FiLiE DDCIB NE ." — Appended to <m /itifru- 

menf in the Panmtirt Cbarten, da/td 14th April 14d9. 

49. MART OF GUELDEES. 

A small Privy Seal, with only the shield and crown, as in the last. 
" BBCBETUii KABiE BEQiKE SCOCIE." A.D. 1462. — Mark Nojner, E»q. 

50. JAMES m. A.D. 1460—1488. 

The smne as the seal of James IL, No. 45, with the addition atilj of a small flenr- 

de-lis near the fetlock of the right fore-leg of the horse. . The counter seal is 

identical with No. 46. 
Appended to Charter bi/ the King to James Urtoele of the lands of the Barony of 

SaittAare, uniA the office of FortOer of Dnimmyne in iSheriffdom of Forres. 

A.D. 1478.— Sw- WdUam Gordon Cuming Gordon, of AUyre and GordonBtovn, 

Bart. 

51. JAMES IV. AJ>. 148&— 1513. 

Hie only difference in this from the seal of James HI., is the substitution of a 
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52. CocHTEB Seal. The game in all respects as that of James II. and HI. 

A^^paided to Charier of Ctmfirmation, daUd 1506, of a dtarttr by Sobert II. la Sv 
James Dauglag of Daikfilh, of ihe Barony of Daiteith, Calderelen, jv., 1386. — 
Morion Charters. 

It has been generally stated that the Great Seal used by the first four Jameses was 
the same, aod that there was no new Great Seal mi the Ttiga of James V. 
This may be partly correct; bot it has hitherto esc^ted observation that 
certain distinctive markB, the annulets, &c, were eupenidded by James IL 
James HI. continned to use the same seal with the addition of a fleur-de-lis ; and 
James IV. changed the auoulet for a trefoil, as noticed above. Anderson, in 
the D^lomata Scottae, gives four plates of the seal of the second James, with 
most of its distinctive marlcs, ascribing it respectively to each of the first four 
kings of that name. 

5S. JAHGS IV., Fsivr Seal. 

This seems to be the same Privy Seal as that of Jamea IL, No. 47, with the addi- 
tion of a mullet above the shield ; a mascle, or lozenge, at the dexter side of 
the crown ; a crescent behind the dexter supporter, which is charged with a 
saltire on the loins. 

" SIGUJ.U1I SECRBTDU JA.COBI DEI 6BAC1A BEOIS BCOTOBUJI." Appended lO iSomS, 

A.D. 1506. — Morton Charters. 

54. JAMES IV. 

A most beau^uUy executed small seaL The original, of eilTcr, is in the posses- 
sion of Edward Hawkins, Esq., of the British Museum ; it is probably of 
French workmanship. The King crowned, and in royal robes, sits on a 
throne, holding in his right hand a sceptre, and in his left & globe and cross. 

" JACOBUS DKI OBACIA E8C0BSIE RISZ." 

55. MARGARET, Dauohtbs op Hembt VIL, Qveem or Jambs IV. Married a.d. 1505 ; 

died A.D. 1542. 
A signet. The arms of Scotland impaling England and Franco quarterly. Above 
the shield is an arched crown, and on a scroll under it — " ra god is mi tbaist." 
This seal is impressed on paper, " a Tak by the Queen to James Murray 
ofFallahilL" a.d. nU.—FhmipIuwgh Chaiert. 

56. JAMES V. A.D. 1613—1542. 

Though inferior in execution, this ii precisely the same design as the seal of 



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Jamu n., No. 45, except that th« annulets, Ae^ there mentioned, are here 
omitted. 

" JACOBira DEI aSACIA BXZ BCOTOBCK." 

57. COOSTEE SEAt OF THS LAST, 

Very nearly the same as that of James 11., No. 46 ; the uinnlete, and also the two 

Uons at the feet of the King, are omitted in this. 
" JACOnCS DEI aBACIA EEX BCOTOBUK." — Cho^ ffouH, WMmtH^er. 

58. MABT. A.D. 1542—1567. 

The Queen is hisre seated on a throne of stale, with a sceptre in her right hand, 
and her left lying on her breast. The throne is elaborately embellished 
witli carved ornament, in that mixed Italian style prevailing at the Ume, 
and now called Elizabethan. The inscription is imperfect, but may be read — 

" UAKIA DEI QBACIA REQDIA BCCflOBXgt." 

59. Counter Seal of tbb last. 

The arms of Scotland, Suppcoters : two unicorns chuned and gorged with a 
crown. Above the shield an arched close crown of fleur-de-lis, and crosses 
pattSe t the arches meeting and terminadng in a ball surmounted with croases 
patt^e. The shield is euirounded by the collar of the Thistle, and farther 
embellished by two banners, the dext«r chained with a saltire, and the 
eiuistar another of the same surmounted with an open crown. Behind each 
supporter is a thistle crewned. The inscription is not very distinct, but can 
be read — 
" SALTXIM FAO POPtiLQH TunH DUE." — DeUuhedSoii- Cosmo lanta, Etq, 

60. MABY. A.D. 1554. 

The Queen sitting on a throne beneath a canopy, the ample folds of which com- 
pletely fill up the background of the seal ; in her right hand she holds a sceptre 
.- terminating in a dexter hand, the two last fingers turned down ; in her left is 

also a sceptre, apparentiy terminating in a fieur-de-lis. The inscription is 
much de&ced, it appears to have been — 

" HAStE DEI GKATIA EEX SCOTTOmm." 

This seal is not engraved in Anderson's D^hmtOa Scotiat, in tbnt work there are 
plates of three seals of Mary, (all in this collection,) but the one now described 
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61. COUMTEB SeAX of THE LAST, 

Ooamderablj' amaller, having only the anns of Scotland. An arched open crown 
above, and an ornament of foliage at the sides. — Aj^ieadtdto Charter of ConhiS, 
PertiiAire, A.D. 1654, — Jforton Charters. 

62. FRANCIS AND MARY. a.d. 1559. 

Franua and Mary are here represented seated under a canopy of drapery, ornamented 
with flenr-de-liH, They are both crowned, and each holds two sc^itres, 
(perhaps signifying their rale over four kingdoms, France, England, Scotland, 
and Ireland.) Frauds wears the collar of some order of knighthood ; below 
the feet is the date, 1559. 

" FRAKCIBCDS Kt UAKIA. D.O.B.B. FSAKCOS. SCOT. ASSI.. «t HTSBB." — From a COtt 

oommunicatad bg the hit Mr. Deuchar. 

68. MABY. A.D. 1564. 

This is a finely designed seal, executed with great elegance. The Queen is Ntdng 
on a throne bcneatli a canopy of drapery, ornamented with heads of cherubs 
and foliage. In her right hand she holds a sceptre, the end of which terminates 
in a dexter hand, the two last Angers turned down ; in her left; she holds 
another ornamented with a flenr-de>lis. On herheadiaanarched crown. The 
robes of the Queen and the drapery of the canopy are very gracefully disposed. 

" HABIA DEI ORA. BEOIHA SCOTOBnH DOTABIA QCE TBAXCIE." 

M. CooiRSB Seai. of the last. 

This is the same general deMgu as the Counter Seal, No. 59. The shield, how> 
ever, is charged with the arms of France dexter, dimidiated with those of Scot- 
land, sinister. The supporters and other accessories are the same. The 
crowned thistle is omitted. Background ornamented with foliage. 
" 8ALTIIH PAC poPDi.tJM TUDM DOMiNE." — AppmtUd U> the aotM Charter as the follow- 
mg Nwnier. 

65. MABY, Fbitt Seai- 

A Privy Seal of Queen Mary. The arms of Scotland. An opeir arched crown 

above the shield. Supporters : two lions rampant, cou^. 
" aiaiLLUX BECBETuu UARiE DEI oKATiA BBOrNA BCOTOBUM." — Appended, wi& the 

precediag, to a Charter by Qaeai Mary cor^rmmg a Charter by Jtanea thi'd Earl 

of Morton, m Jaoovr of Jamee Douglat of PtOendreieh, {afiervxtrda S^eat.) 

2d Jmu 1564.— dforton CharUn. 



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66. MAHT. 

A beautiful smtdl Signet of Queen Hary, the original of which, on enamelled ring 
of exqniaita workmandiip, is in the cabinet of Richard Greene, Esq., F.S.A., 
lichfield. The arme of Scotland. Crest on a helmet, with mantlings, and en- 
Bigned with a crown, a lion e^ant affirante crowned, holding in his dexter paw 
a naked sword, and in the einister a sceptre, both bendwise. Above the 
crest the motto " di depemk." The shield surrounded bj the Collar of the 
I Thistle, having the badge suspended. Supporters ; two unicorns chained and 

gorged with open crowns. On dexter, a banner charged with the arms of 
Scotland, and on mnister, another bearing a saltire, or rather a feas sur- 
mounted by a saltire. At the side of crest the letters M. B. This is engraved 
in Astle's Account of the Seals of the Kings of Scotland, VUu^a MonumtrUa, 
vol. ill., plate xxvi.; and be states tbat the original was at that time in the 
royal collection at the Queen's house. Subsequently it was in that of the late 
Duke of York, at the sale of whose valuable collection in 1827, it was pur- 
chased by the present possessor. 

67. JAMES VI. A.D. 1567—1625. 

A fine seal in excellent preservation. The King mounted, his horse galloping. 
His armour is enriched with fluting and engraving, which gave such a splendid 
character to the armonr of the sixteenth century. The additional pieces intro- 
duced during that period are well and elegantly executed. The cuirass, rather 
globular in form, finished with the ridge called the tapul in front ; the panldrons 
with passe-gardes, the large elbow-pieces, the genouitli^res, with plates to 
protect the joint behind ; the lamboys, (which seem not to be of plate, bnt of 
some Gtifi'&bric, forming a skirt,) extending from the waist to the knee ; the 
helmet with viaor thrown back, and decorated with a plnme, are all well ex- 
pressed, and deserving attention. The caparisons of the horse are also very 
elegantiy embroidered, the fore-part with a thistle, and the hinder with the 
arms of Scotland on a shield, surmounted with a crown. The head is deco- 
rated with a plnrne, and in the front is the testiere. The background of the 
seal is ornamented with foliage. 

" JACOBUS 6EXTUB DKI GEATll. B£X SCOTOBUU." 
G8. COUHTEH SeU-L of the LAST, 

Yety nearly the same design as the Signet of Queen Mary, No. 66 ; there is a slight 
difierence in the crest, the lion holding the sword and sceptre erect, and with 
hie paws extended. The motto, "iH defemb," is on a scroll. The dexter 



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burner bat a uldre sunaonnted with a crown, and the ainiBter the araiH of 
Scotland. In all other reepeotB it is the same. 
" SALTm rAC POFDLUH TDDK DOUMi." — Appended to Remitaon to William Do«gUu 
of Lochitoen, aj>. 1588. — 3/brton C/utrtert. 

69. JAMES VL, Phivt Skai.. 

The arms of Scotland. Above the shield ao imperial crown. Supporteis: two 
lions rampant, gou6> 

" StaiLLUH aSCBBTDU JACOBI 6 DKl OBATIA BEOIB SCOTORUlf ." — Appended to Infeft- 

ment 1588.— iforton Charttn. 

70. ANNE OF DENMARK, Qukek of Jaueb VI., Aim Ladt of Dcmfrbmun. Mar- 

ried A.J>. 1589; died a.d. 1619. 
A lai^ seal. Per pale, dexter, the arms of Scotland ; Biuister, quarterlj ; first, 
three liona passant gardant in pale for Denmark; second, a lion rampant 
crowned, h<Ming in his paws a battle-axe for Norway ; third, three crowns 
for Sweden ; fourth, tamk of hearts, a lion passant for Gothland ; over all a 
cross; on a base a fljing dragon. On a surtout quarterly; first, two lions 
paasant for Sleswicfct second, a nettle leaf for Holslcin; third, a cygnet 
g<n^d with a crown for Stormash ; fourth, an armed knight for Ditmarsh ; 
over all a shield, per pale; dexter, a cross patt^ for Oldenbarg; sinister, 
two bars for Ddmenhorst in Westphalia. Above the shield an imperial 
crown. Supporters : dexter, a unicorn chained and gorged with a crown ; 
■inigter, a savage wreathed about the middle, holding in his left band a club 
erect. 

" eiQIU[ciI AHNE] DEI ORATIA SCOIOBQU BBQIKf." 

The dragon has been always the Danish supporter. Why die savage is here taken 
is not very clear. There is an old stone, much worn, built into a doorway of 
the ruins of the Abbey of Dunfermline, on which are the arms of Scotland im- 
paled with those of Denmark, and the supporter is there a dragon. It has 
probably been part of the palace of Qneen Anne in Duufermline, which was 
pulled down the latter end of the last century. 

71. CoDlfTBB SeAI. of THE LAST. 

A cross flory between five martlets. Above the shield, an open crown of five 
points, lilies and pearls alternately. At the udes of the shield a crown above 
a thistle. 

" SIQIU.IIM DOKItn DK DEHFEBMUKO." — Mar Wfitl, 1615. 



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72. CHABLES I. a.J>. 1625—1649. 

In equally good preeerratioD as Itie eeol of Janea TL, Ko. 67. The design is 
mmilar, bat exhibiting chaagea in the armour, indicating ita gmdual disuBe. 
The plate is quite plain, and coneists of the cuinus, leee globular than that of 
James VL, bnt rirang to a ridge in front, protecting the upper part of the 
body, and the tacee of three lames, the lower from the waiat to the thighs, 
which latter are prot«cted bj similar lames or plates lapping orer each other 
Lorizontally. Thelegsare without armoar of any kind, having the thick jack- 
boot, which now began to ■upei^ede the ancient jamberta. lite right arm, 
holding a sword, has the vamhrace. elbow-piece, and gauntlet The face and 
neck are quite unprotected; and on the head is an arched crown. The capari- 
sons of the horse, much reduced in their dimendons, covering only the body, 
are richly embroidered with a thistle on the fore-part, and a rose on the 
hinder. The foreground is disposed as a landscape, representing Edinburgh, 
but not correctly. Over the horse's head is a fleur-de-lis, and behind the King 
is a portcullis. 



73. ComrcEs Seal of the iabi. 

A shield qnarterly ; first and fourth, Scotland ; second, England and France 
quarterly; third, Ireland. Above the shield the imperial crown, and sus- 
pended from it the collar and badge of the Thistle, and tlie Garter, inscribed 
witli the motto of the order. Two banners in ealtire behind the shield ; the 
dexter charged with a aaltjre, the sinister with a St. George's cross. Sup- 
porters ; dexter, a nnicom with imperial crown, chained and gorged with a 
crown of lilies and crosses patt^ being the supporter ftn- Scotland. Sinister, 
a lioD rampant, con6, imperially crowned, for England. 

" CABOLca i>.a. luo. bhit. Fftm. bt bib. bxx." — Appended to paUnt o/nobtUh/ to 
John Lord Nt^er. jld. 1626. — Neqtitr CAartera, 

74. CHARLES I. 

The Sng on horseback, at full gallop, (towards the dexter,) in complete armour of 
plate ; the helmet, with visor open, adorned with the plume ; in his right 
hand a sword, and on his left a shield of an oval shape, probably charged with 
the royal arms, but is injured on this part. The horse without any caparison, 
except an ornamented saddle-cloth. In the foreground is a very interesting 
view of Edinbni^h from the north, with Arthur's Seat and the Fentlands in 
the distance. On the right is the GasUe on its rocky eminence, and near to 



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it the old Weigfa-Hooee, demoludied by Cromwell i the next prominent feature, 
we rappoee, ma; be the Old GreTinars. Tlie church of St. Gilee appears 
also, and we see the long line of the High Street, from the CoBtle-hill, ter- 
minating in the gardens sarronnding the palace of Holjrood, which is repre- 
sented in the plain at the left of the Seal. In the walla are seen two porte, 
which are probably intended for the " Water Yet," or Leith Wjnd, and the 
andent gate at the foot of Leith Wynd, oaUed St. Andrew's Fort. In the 
for^roond of this is a building which, from its poiition, we may suppose was 
meant for the Cc^egiate Church of the Holy Trittity. 

" JDRtlTA BT VBETIAe," 

75. CoDirtsB SsiL of the lact. 

This is in all respects the same design as the last Counter Seal of Charles L, perhaps 
executed with greater boldness and spirit, "Hie inscription is difierent. 

" CABOLCB D.O. BCOTU AMOLIA FRAIT BI HIBEBMIX REX FIDEI DEFEtTSOB." — Ap- 

ptnded to a Committum to Earl Morion and othen, a.d. 1630, in tha possession of 
IV. E. Ayton, Esq., Edinbttrgh. 

76. HENRIETTA MATtTA, Dauohteb op Hsnst IV. of France, Queen of Charles 

II. Married a.d. 1625 ; died a.d. 1 669. 
A very pretty ffignet, in escellent preBervation, from a letter to her son, Charles II., 

22d October 1651, in the Seaiimh Collection of Letters. 
Per pale, dexter. Quarterly; first and fourth, counter quartered France and 

England; second, Scotland; third, Ireland; sinister, France. Above the 

shield, an ftrched crown ; and surrounding it, a border of love knots. 

77. OLIVER CROJffWELL. a.d. 1653—1658. 

The dengn and style of this differs in many particulars from any of the preceding 
Great Seals. The horse now proceeds towards tlie dexter at a gentle pace, 
instead of full gallop, as the former, and is quite onadomed with any costly 
caparisons. The Protector, armed In plate, except his head, which is un- 
covered ; a scarf over his right shoulder, and his sword hanging from the 
left nde ; holds a baton, resting on tlie saddle, in his right hand ; the left 
engaged wiUi the reins. On sinister side of the seal is a shield, charged with a 
saltire, surmounted with an escutcheon, bearing the lion rampant for Crom- 
wetL The fore and middle ground presents a pretty end correct view of Edin- 
burgh from the south-east, with the Firth of Forth and coast of Fife in the 
distance. The whole is executed in a very superior manner, affording sufficient 



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evidence of Ha being the work of the celebrated Simon, whose works still 
remain unBurpaseed, if not nneqaalled. 

"OLIVARIUS DEI OKA. RRIP AITOLLS BCOTLX ET HIBXRN1.&, &C. PHOTRCTOR." 

78. CoimnK Skal of Olivxr. 

On an ornamented shield a aaltire, and on a snrtout a lion nunpant, the paternal 
arma of Cromwell. Above the ahield a fuU-faced helmet, with mantling 
ensigned with the imperial crown ; and for creat a lion passant gardaat crowned. 
Supporters : dexter, a Uod rampant gardant imperially crowned; sinister, 
a dragon. Motto on scroll beneath the shield, " Pax qutentur Bello." 
" MAGMCK sieiLLUM scoTLs. 1656."— £fi^in£ Charlert. 



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79. ABERKEEDOR, DAYTD. 

A crosa between four bones' heads couped. 

"s' DATTDABREEE . . ODO." A..D. 1437. — 0. Smglhe, Esq. 

80. ABBBNETHT, AI^XANDER. 

A lion rampant debniised with r ribbon. The shield is placed in front of an 

eagle displayed. 
" 8 ' AUtXAKDRi DE ABERNETHi." A.D. 1292. — CKopltfT Houu, WatmiiMer. 

81. ABE^BNETHT, LAUEB^CE, SoK Of Lobd Wiluah de Abebnethi, Enioht. 

PhU X.fg. 1. 
A lion rampant debmised with a ribbon, 
"s' LAnBENCS SE ABKBtnTHi," — Charter of Mackg^ffil to tAt Abb^ of ittb'os. 

c. A.D. 1320. — Mdroa Charten. 

82. ABERNEIHT, GEORGE. 

A lion rampant debrnised with a ribbon, the shield surronnded with tracery. The 
in«cripUon is broken away except only one or two letters. 

" 8 ' G[EOB6i}nB DK [abkkkethi.]" — Appended Ut the Act of StttlemeiU of &e KmjpJom, 
A.D. 1S71, in the Qeaeral Segieter House, E^nlntrgh. 



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83. AfiERNETHY, WILLIAM, LORD. 

Quarterly; first and fourth, a. Hon rampant debruUed with a bend indented, for 
Abemethy ; eecond and third, three piles in point for WishearL Great on 
a helmet with mantlings ; an indistinct figure. 

" B ' TiLEUms, LOBD ABiRiTBTHr AKD soiHtMAi." i.D. 1535. — Qiommu Charttn. 

Bi. AEFRICA Da^cohtkr of Edoab of NrrHBDALB. 

An oval shaped seaL A fieor-de-lis. Thu is merely a device, and not on a shield. 
" sisiixuu AFFRiCE FiLiB SDQAsi." c. A.D. 1220. — M^Tos Charters. 



85. AGNES, Wips of L&drxnck de Tufuttuk. 
A flenr^e-Us, not upon a shield. 
" 8 ' AQHEns FiiLiE JOHAMiaB." AJ>. 1249. — Mtlrot Cbarten. 

ALBAKT, DUKE OF. Vide Stoabt. 

S6. ANGUS, UALCOLH, EARL OF. 

The shield of an uncommon form, being In shape of a hearL A lion passant gardant. 

[" sio][ix [KALo]o[ui] coxrna [ANjocs." aj>. 1225. — M^roi Charten. 

Malcolm, Earl of Angus, was the last of the male line of the great and ancient 
Earls of Angus. He died before 1242, tearing an only daughter, Maud, who 
married Gilbert de Um£raville, who became Garl of Angus in her right. 

87. ANGUS, UMFRATILLE, EARL OF. 

A cinquefbil within ten cross crosslets in orle. 

"b' QiLBfnDErFBAvnj. COMES DAXGOS," A.D, 1290.— CRop'T /?(«««, WtOmmtUr. 

ANGUS, DOUGLAS, EARL OF. Vide Docolas. 
ANNANDALE, LORD OF. Vidt Bkdce and Dodqlab. 

88. AKAND, ELEN, Wife of Wiujah of Asand, ksd aftes ma death Wife of 

Geobob of Wellahe, 
A lion rampant within ab4»^ure engrailed. 
"s' ei^EK LAM." (wellahxT) A.D. 1442. — Aul^&ar Chartert. 

89. ANAND, JOHN. 

On a fesB three mullets ; in base a garb. 

" g ' JOAK AXAHD." A.D, 1526. — Brtchm Charten. 



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90. ABBEEE, THOMAS. 

A boar's head couped counter. In dexter chief point a garb ; and in simster & mullet. 
" 8 ' nioicB DB ABBBKit." A.D, 1458, — Q. Smjfihe, Esq. 

91. AfiROT, GEORGE, of that Ilk. 

A cross crosalet-fitch6e, between a ronllet and a crescent in fees. 

" B ' QEORGI ABBOT." — Appended to " SeoeTMon h/ GaoTffi AtTot, of tliot Illc, andCristian 

OucMerlom/, Ms ^ovs, in favour of Wulxwn Cramont, tone and a^rt to Jatnes 

Crcaiiont of AuWbar. A.D. 1533."— J«/(J&ar Charten. 

ARRAK, EARL OP. Vidt Hamilton. 

ABGTLE, EARL OP. Vide Campbell. 

ATHOLL, EARL OF. Yidt Stuabt and Steathbogik. 

92. AUCHINLECK, JAMES. 

A cross cotinter-embattled ; in the third quarter, a cross croeslet. 
"s' jacobi AUOHtMLEK." A.D. 1528. — KoUort Charten. 

98. ADNOT, THOMAS DE, Knight. Ptoto VIJ.;^. 9. 
An esc&Uop shell. 

"sioox tome de almbto h." — Appended to Charter bji Tkomas Abieto to the Ahb^ 

of Metros of the Lands of Brdttsoaith m DimfrUeshire. A.D. 1237. — Melroi 



94. AVENEL, ROBERT. 

This is much injured ; the design is an armed knight on horseback, with drawn 

sword and shield. 
" sigilldh [bobkkti] atenel." — Cyrogrt^ by Robert Avenel and Qervase, Ms ww, m 

favour of the Abbey of Mebve, of &e annual turn of four mertee from the loads of 

Esidaie. c. a.d. IIBO.—Melroe Charters. 

95. AVENEL, WILLIAM. Plate Y.fig. 1. 

An antique gem. A chimera. 

" bioill ATENEL." — Confvmatioa by Simon Maule^erer and Gilbert Avenel to 

Helen, daughter of Simon Lindesay, of the Lands of HwigeriggSfTeviotdaie; Gilbert 
using the seal of his father WilHam. c, i-D, 1190. — Melroe Charters. 

96. AVENEL, JOHN. PUOe Y.fig. 4. 

An antique gem. Four figures standing, surrounded hj a border or wreath of lanrel. 
" 8' JOHANNia AVBMKL," — Charter by John Avend of Lands at Torthortdd, Dumfries- 
shire, to the Abb^ of Melroe. c. Aj>. 1220.— Melroe Charters. 



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97. AVEKEL, 6ERVASE. PlaU Y.fg. 2. 

A wjrern ; not oo & shield. 

" BIQILLDM OEBTA8I ATEHXI." i;.AJ>.1230. — MtlrOS ChortOI. 

98. AVENEL, ROGER. FlaU Y.jig. 3. 

An antique gem. A warrior, on horseback, in combat with a serpent. 
"SIOUX ROGEBi ATENEL BsoBxn." ^Confirmation, Soger Avenel, son of Gervate 
Aventi, of Lands m Dtm^riMMrt. c. A.d. 1230. — Melrot Charten. 

BADENOCH, LORD. Vide Stuabt. 

99. BALFOUE, JOHN, Chaplaut of St. Jahbs', UTewhavem. 

On a chevron, three ottera' heads erased. At top and ndea of the shield a scroll 
ornament 

" s' K. JOHAKins BAiJFOUB." — Appended to Chatter by John Balfour to Arthur Wil- 
ton of the ManeionSotiM and Ground belonging to the Chapiaiiuy of St. Jamea, m 
til« fort ofNewhaven, and Sheriffdom of Edinburgh, a.d. 1556.— (7. Baxter, Eeq. 

100. BALFOUR, ROBERT, Lord Bdrlegh, 

On a chevron, an otter's head erased ; the letters R.L.B. at the sides and top of the 

shield, litis is engraved in a singular st7le. The otter's head is in creux, 

instead of in relief j a unique instance. 
"s' BOBBBn . DOK . DB b[ubl]kt." — Prtcept of Sotine by '^ Sobertua dominus Baifour 

de Burlie," to David Dalgladi, of the Landi of Straichthprnes, in Sheriffdom of 

Fife, 17rt Fehruan/ 1625.— C. K. Sharpe, Esq. 

101. BALFOUR, DAVID, of Ballkdhont. 

On a chevron, an otter's head erased j in base, a cinqueftnl. 

" e ' DAViDiB BJasQ\jit."~~Ajq>ended to Qrant ofSedem^ion of the Lands of Naagkton 

by David Baljbvr, in favour of Alexander Criehton of Naaghton. a.i>. 1694. 

— C. Boater, Esq. 

102. BALLIOL, JOHN, Lobo or Gaixowat. 

AnOrle. 

» B ' JEHAN DE BAUXODEL." A.D. 1292. — Chapter Houae, WeOminster. 

103. BALLIOLs THOMAS. Plate TL.^. 4. 

An Orle. Hie shield surrounded hy Tracery. 

"BiGUXD THOUE BALEOL." — Appended to Setignation of the Lands of Laagside, ^,, 

in RonAwghshin^ by Thomas BalUol to Wiliiam Earl of Douglas, a.d. 1368. — 

Slehoi Charters. 



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104. BABCLAT, GEORGE, or A 

A obeTTon between three croasea patt6e. 

" a' QEOBOi BABCI.AT." A.D. 1566. — Babiamooit Charien. 

105. BABTOUN, HA£GABET, Dacobtkb of Snt Bobebt Babtodk, Lobd Tsu- 

auKBB OF ScomjiD, WiTB OF SiB JoHN Sahdilaniis, fisst Lobd ToBPmOHKM. 
Three bars wavy. 
" 8 ' lUBGRETK BASTAN." — Appended to Ckarler hy Sir John SandHands and ifar- 

garetSartoun,in_fiwourofOe<HyeTautiU,oflh»lMndto/BlaekhalL A.D. 1637. 

—C. BaxUr, Baq. 

BABTOUN, BOBEBT. Vidt Moubkat. 

106. BEAUCHAMP, WALTEB. 

A fe« between tax martlets, three in chief, and the same number (two and one) in base, 
"s' wAL'n DB BBU.00AMFO." A.D. 1292. — ChopUr Htnut, Watmbukr. 

107. BELL, BEBNAED. 

Two bells in chief, and a stag's head erased in base. 

" s M BEBHABDi [mokachi] komastebi de SIel." (T) — Appmdtd to Charter by Btmard 

BtU ofthtrtntofa tenemmt m L^lh to thf numki of Mdroe. a.d. 1510. — 

Melrot Charten. 

108. BELLENDEN, JAMES, LORD. 

A stag's head, oonped between three cross crosalets-fitch^e. Crest on a helmet, with 
mantlings, a thistle. Supporters : two female figures vested ; the dexter holding 
B palm or laurel branch in her right hand, and the sinister holding a sword in 
her left (emblematic figures of Peace and Justice.) There is a motto on a 
ribbon below the shield, and also one above, but neither are legible. 

" a' JAOOBI BBLLBHDBN BABO BABOMLS * BBOAUTATIS DE BSOOHTtnt." AJl. 1604. 

— Fleurs Chartert. 

109. BEBCLAY, ALEXANDEB. 

Couch6 ; on a chevron, three lozenges. Crest on a helmet, a stag's head conped. 

The background ornamented with tbtiage. 
" a ' AiAZANBEi BEBCLAT." — Inquoi of lite Lands of Coatina. a.d. lHi.~Olammu 

Charter*. 

110. BEBNAM, BOBEBT. 

An antique gem. A head (Apollo T) crowned with laurel, the gem has been in a 
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" s ' BOBBBn DV BADNiJtL" — Charter bff Moboi dt Senom to the MonatUrf/ of Mdros, 
of At IWiingt of Bmnckstream Mpon tht Twttd. e. A.D. 1230.— IfWnM Charten. 

111. BETTONE, AKDEEW, (Betodm ob Bkton.) 

A fess, in dexter chief point, a ciaquefoiL 

" a' AiniBXE DK BETTtraE." A.D, 1292. — Chapter House, WttHniiuter. 

112. BETTIINE, ROBERT. 

A fesB, with a label of five points. The shield is giispeiided by the guige, and on 

each side is a lizard. 
" s ' KOBEsa DE BBtTCKB." A.D. 1292.— CAopAr AwM, Wttinwaier. 

113- BBl'ON, DAVID, OF Mklgto. 

Qoarterly; first and fourth, on a chevron an otter's head erased, for BaUonri 
second and third, a fess between two mascles in chief, and a crescent in bate, 
for Beton. The feases are sunk instead of nused, by a blunder of the artist 

" 8 ' DAWID BEIODH OP HELOON." A.D. 1550. — G. Snufth^, Elq. 

114. BETON, AGNES, Wife of Eobebt Stramq of Balcabkie. 

A fess counter-compony between three mascles. 

" B ' AGMEiiS betoiix.'* A.D. 1579. — Olommis Charters. 

115. BICKERTON, ROBERT, op that Its. 

An e^le displayed, rather defaced. 

" B ' BOBKBTi de bestbtom." aj>. lib$-~El&ank Charter*. 

116. BIGOD, ROGER. 

Per pale, a lion rampant. 

" nonxuK BOQEBi BieOD." A.D. 1292, — Chapter Souse, Weslmualer. 

The dexter side of this shield is engraved to indicate some colour. It was not, 

however, till long afterwards that the system of indicating tincture by certain 

marks and lines was generally adopted. 

117. HISET, ELIZABETH. " F it .ia kobilis tibi QroNDAU downi johakijis btbetk. 

DOMDTA DB EelBBVOCK fiPONSA QtlOIIDAlI DOMINI ABDBE D£ 80BC0." 

An oval shape of a handsome design. The centre and principal part is occupied 
by two lions combatant, and eurrounding them are four shields, each bearing 
a bend. 

" UGnxou SBCBBn ELIZABBTB BTBETE." c. A.D. 1280. — KUrouock Charters. 



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118. BISET, WILLIAM. 

A bend, with a kbel of five points. 

" 8 ' vjLLEua BiBCET." A.D. 1292. — (^t^tter HouM, Watnumter, 

119. BISET, CHRISTIANA, " Ladye of Clbekikoton." 

Not npon a sliield. An eagle displayed, surrounded by richly designed tracerj. 
No part of the inscription remuns. a.d. 1338. — Neiobattk Chaiten. 

120. BISET, JOHN. 

Three bars. A muUet of six points in base. 

" B ' JOAKNis BECEiT." — Appended to Chartar of part of OammowA " Se Jolm Becel 
to John, the ton of Robert, Burgea <^ Elgin." a.d. 1429. — D. Grtgory, E»q. 

121. BLACADER, HOLLAND. 

On a chevron three roaes ; in base, a mullet for difference.' 

"s' H. KOLLANDi BLAKADm SUB DEU." — Appended to ObUgothn '^ Be EoUondi Bloca- 
der, mhdean of Gla^oto, to JiAn Btacttder, load of TuUaian, hie brothtr, for re- 
demption of a third-part of&e landa ofCorahilt, urilhm the Barony ofTuHalanand 
Sheriffdom of Perth." 15th December 1529.— Ci»«fro« Chartere. 

122. BLACADER, JOHN, op Tuualam. 

Quarterly ; first and fourth, on a chevron three roses, in base a mullet ; second and 

third, three crescents. 
" ' joannis blacatkh." A.P. 1547. — Ibid. 

128. BONKILL, ALEXANDER. 

Three buckles. Foliage on the top of the shield, and on each side a rude figure of 

a lizard, 
"e' ALBXAND DE BON^KI^L." A.D. 1292. — C^^cgMT SouM, WettBUHSter, 

124. BONKIL, THOMAS. 

A lion's head, not on a shield. 

" 8 ' THOME DE BONKIL CLSBio." Aj>. 1292. — CSopto* ffotue, Wetttimuter. 

125. BOETHWIC^ BERNARD, ofColkhall. 

Three cinquefoils ; in fess point, a mullet as a difierence. 

*' s ' BABNABDi BOBTHiE DE COI.EI.A." — Appended to Charter " Be Barnard Bortktetk 
to John Samsoj/ of Daihotaie." a.d. 1590. — Dalhomie Charten. 



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126. BORTHWICE, MA£C. 

Hiree ciiiqaefbila ; in fese point, s crescent as ft difference. 

*' 8 ' u. KABCi BOBTBTiK." — Dttoched StoL Qeneroi Segiiter ffovae, 

BOTHWELL. EARL OF. Vidt Hxpbusn. 

127. BOUKUIL, lAUKENCE, Shbbut of Lamabk. 

Dexter a bend. A hundng-hom atringed, in sinister chief. 

" BiGiLLUU LADBENxn DB BOtmBiL." — iSowu of tht Bofvni/ of JBoierion, m Shaiffdom 
of Lanark, m favour of Jamtt Lord DaUc&ih. a.d. 1456. — Morton CharUrt. 

128. BOTD, ROBERT, LORD, orKoj^jur. 

Shield, couch^, & fesa cheque. Crest on a helmet, with mantling, issuing from a 

coronet a dexter hand with the two last fingers tamed down. Supporters : two 

squirrels. 
" siQiLLii BOBBSBTl l>0 BOTD SB EiL." — Appended to pracntfUion or gift m favour of 

Tlmmat CoJqithom of Out altarage of Luu and Soadaui. 8(UA Octoba- I57S. — 

W. B. D. D. TvrainiU, Esq. 

129. BOTD, COLIN, ofTobgil. 

A iess cheque. Above the shield are three fleur-de-lis, and on each side two. 

" e ' COLOH DATIDIS . BOZP DE TOUBSIL." A.l>. 1599. — J. W. Modxtttit, Etq. 

180. BOTES, ALEXANDER, of PAnramji. 

A salUre and chief. In hononr point, a mullet as a diflerence. 
" B ' AUCXAMDA BOls." A.I1. 1505. — 0. Smt/tAe, Eiq. 

131. BBABANZON, ROGER. 

On a bend, three Cornish crows. 

" a ' BOGi FiL wiLU LE BBABUJZON." A.D. 1292. — CAopfcT BovM, WttUmuter. 

132. BRECHIN, DAVID DE. 

This is a pretty design of three shields in compartments of tracery. On what may 
be called the first, three piles in point ; second shield, three garbs ; third, an 
eagle displayed. The inscription is partly broken. From the letters which 
remain, it has probably been — 

" a ' DATiD DE BRECHTK." — Appended to Lttier of the Scottish Baront to the Popt. 
A.i>. 1820. — General BegitUr Hotue. 



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133. BBISBANS, THOMAS. 

Couch£. A ohevroQ between two lozenges in chief, and a garb in btwe. Great 
on a helmet, a garb, (T) the background filled ap with two treea growing from 
a monnt. 

" a ' THOME BYBCffiAm." A.D. 1422. — Omtrol Begister Hotut, Ediaburgh. 

184. BROCETOX, ROBERT. 

An eagle with two heads, displayed. 

B BKOHOTUNK." — Melrva Charters. 



135. BROUN, JOHN. 

On a chevTOQ, between three fleor-de-lia, a mullet ; at the sides of the shield, the 

initials 1. 6. 
" 8IOILLDM JOHAinnB BEOUK." *.». 1528. — BraAin Charttn. 

136. BROUN, SIR DAVH). 

A chevron between three fleur-de-lis. 

" 8 ' DOUKi DATiD BBOUN." AJ>. 1547. — Bre(Am Charter!. 

137. BROUN, WILLIAH, " Aieb to Schihb Datid Baoora, Vicab or Edkbix." 

Three boars' heads and necks, coaped. 

" s' aniXEUCE bbouke." e. a.d. 1590. — SoiUhenk Charters. 

186. BRUCE, ROBERT, Lobd of Annakdale. 

An armed knight on horseback at fiiU speed, with a drawn sword in faia right hand, 
and on his left arm a shield charged with a saltire, which is also shewn on the 
caparisons of the horse, seemin^y with the addition of the chief. The chief is 
oertainlj not visible on tiie shield, but it maj have been removed bj accident. 
" B0TO FEBOZ DT LBO.**— This Seal is beautifolly executed, and is appended to a 
grant of lands to the Monks of Gysborne in Yorkshire, in the British Uoseum, 
probably aboDt a.d. 1240. Astle says thu seal was used both hy the Com- 
petitor and his father. 

189. BRUCE, ROBERT, Eakl of Cabeick. 

A ealtire and chief; the shield suspended on a tree. 

" 8 ' BOBBEXt DE BHTS." — Charter by Sobert de Brus, Earl of Carrick and Lord of 
Atumdale, to Alexander de Keith and fas heirs, of ait the EarCa Itmda m ffte tenement 
of Lmgforgand, with the pertinents, to U holden of him for payment of a parr of gilt 
ipurt, and for performance offoreign service to the King. The Charter is without 
date, hut probably about A-D. 1280. — Okonmis Charters. 



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140. BRUCE, ROBERT, Eabl of Cabbick. 

~ A neat round seal. A saltire ; a&d ob b chief, s lion passant 

gardant On each dde of the shield is a lizard. 
*■&' nonxKn de brcs comns de caxbik." — Appended to 
CharUr o/proUOionfir the tervanti oftht Abbty of Meiroa. 
A.D. 1285.— J/</to» CharUn. 



141. MARGERIE, Countess of Cabbick, wife of the phecedihq Robbbt Eabl of 
Cabbick. 

An oval shape. The shield charged as in the last, sus- 
pended from the branch of a tree. 

" BItilLLDH HABOEBIE COIOTEBSE DE CABBIK." — Appotdtd 

to tie tame Charter at l/u preceding. 

142. BRUCE, EDWARD, of Kykhabde. 

A saltire cantoned in chief and base with a cinquefoil ; 
and a chief. 

"a' Edwabd [bbuJs." — Appended to Obligation by Ed- 
ward Brvce to the Abbey of Kachattie. ^D. 1499. 
—Newbaole Chartert, 

143. BRUCE, ELIZABETH, wtrs of Robebt Coixace. 
No. Ul. A saldre and chief. 

" B ' ELE8ABETH BBCCE." AJ>. 1574. — BaJtuBnoon ChoTtere. 

BUCHAN, EARL OF. Vide Stdabt. 

144. BUBNARD, ROGER. Plate W.Jlg. 2. 

An armed knight on horseback at full speed, a dmwn sword in hit left hand; to 
be ascribed to the negligence or unskilfulness of the artist 

"aiGnj, bogbri buhmabd." — Chartertotht Abbey of Mtlrot of a Peatery in Farrngdon. 
e. A.D. 1165. — Afelros Charters. 

145. BURNAED, SIB RICHARD, (BUEKET) Lobd of FABmscm-K. 

A leaf. 

" s ' BiCABDi BUBKABDi," A.D. 1252. — AftfroB Charters. 



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146. BUTLER, JOHN. 

On a chief, Uiree covered cups. 

" 3 ' DOT Joins BCTiELEB." A,D, 12^2.— (^t^Ur Houat, Wtetmintter. 

U7. BUTLER, JOHN. 

A pret^ deeigo, but rather injarei]. An eagle diaplajed ; supporting a ahiulJ 

beariag a fess engrailed between three covered cups. 
" 8 ' jfOAJWia] DE BCTLAR," — Sotiot of a Tenement m Edinburgh, datod a.d. 1470. 
— C. K. Sharpe, Esq. 

148. BTGGAB, WALTER, Ghbat Chambkblain of ScortAND. 

A YBTj elegant dengn, representing the porch of a church, within which is a AilI- 
length figure of the Virgin, holding the infant Jeaus in her arms, both crowned 
with the nimbus. At the side is a monk kneeling and praying to them ; the 
background of the seal ornamented with fbUage. 

"a' WALTEBl DE BYOKB." — Apptiidedlo Act of the Pariiament o/Scotland leltUag the 
lucctseum to the Crown, a.d. 1371. — General Regiater Houte. 

149. CAITHNESS, JOHN, EAEL OF. 

Two Ggnres, sitting in a galley, without sails, the most terminating in a cross, and 
tLe prow and stem in the heads of dragons ; the whole within a double tresaure 
flowered and counter-flowered. Above the shield is a hare, and on each ude 
a lizard. All that remains of the inscrlpdon is — 

" . . OH 8 CATAUiE " A.D. 1292. — Chapter Houte, Weetmiiaier. 

150. CALDER, DONALD. Sbekiff of Nairm. 

A filths head cabosaed, and a chief, charged in the dexter point with a buckle. 
"s' DOHALoi DE CALDER." A.D. 1431. — Kilraoock Charters, 

151. CAMBRUN, SIR ROBERT, or BAtEOREHACH. 

Three bars ; the shield surrounded by tracery. 

" s ' BOBTt oahbbh de BALuaQTBHAii uiLms." A.D. 1292. — Chapter Houte, 
WettmineUr. 

152. GAMES, WALTER. 

A wheel ornament, not heraldic. 

" s' WALTEKI GAMES." — Appended to Ingtnmunt m Melros Charters, c. a.d. 1240. 



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158. CAMPBELL, NICOLAS. 

QjiooDj of eight. At the top of the shield is an ornament of foliage ; and on 

each dde a lizard. 
" 8' inOHOi.Ai CUEBEL." A.D. 1292. — Chapter Eoim, Wt^mmeter. 

154. CAMPBELL, COLIN, fisst Easl of Asotlx. 

Conch£. Gyronny of tight. Crest on a helmet, a boar's head and neck conped. 

Supporters : two lions rampant ; the backgroond ornamented with foliage. 
" B ' cOLiMi coiQT XBOADiE BT D&i Gambkl." — Appouhd to Charter by the Sari of 

ArgyU to Sir CoUa Cambei of GImurqiJiif, hie vnde, of one-third of the lordth^ of 

Lorn, 17th December 1470. — Brtadalbane Charten. 

155. CAMPBELL, COLIN, thibd Easl or Abqtia. 

Qoarterly ; first and fourth, Campbdl ; second and third, a gallej for lordship of 
Lorn. Crest on a helmet, with mantlings, as in the last, stipported by two 
small lions rampant on the lop of the helmet. 

" B ' OOLINI oomnB DE [jskgadie].'' — Amended to Precipt of clare constat to Sir CoUn 
OmtpMI, lOtA March lb\Z.—Breada!b<m» Chartera. 

156. CAMPBELL, ABCHIBALD, fousib Eabl of Abgtlb. 

Quarterly; Campbell and Lorn. Crest as in the last. Supporters: two lions 

rampant, cou6. 
"s' ABCR^iBALDi ooMrr3w ABSADiK ET DO i-OKN." — Appended to Charter bs the 

Earl m favour of John Hakcoule of DunolUtA, of t/ie Lands of DvnolUch, jv. 

A.D. 1535. — C. Baxter, Eaq. 

157. CAMPBELL, AltCHIBALD, wtbmth Eaul of Abotu. 

Quarterly ; as in the last. In base, a dexter band holding a cross ; or a sword, 
of which only the lowest part of the blade is visible. Crest on a helmet, with 
mantlingB above a coronet ; a boar's head and neck. Supporters : two lions 
rampant, cou& There is a motto on a ecroD issuing from behind the crest, bnt 
it is illegible. 

" [&'] ABCHIBAIJ)! OOUITIS ABQAOIE DO CIHPBEL LOIBMB ET KdTTB JUSTICI[aE}U." 

A.D. 1618.— (7. Baxter, Esq. 

158. CAMPBEL, MARGABET, Wife of AiEXiUDEE Napieh. 

Per pole ; dexter, a saltire engnuled i cantoned with four roses for Napier j sinister, 

in base, gyronny, rudely executed ; in chie^ a galley. 
"a' MASQABETE CAMPBBLE." A.D. 1531. — NopicT Choiiera. 



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169. CABXETTLE, JOHN, of FmouK. 

On a bend, three boare' heads and necks couped ; in Binister chief point a covered oup. 
" 8 ' JOHAKNis CABKBTTiL." — AppBoded to Besigno^oR of Fynglen, m reffoUty of Dal- 
keilh and eher^Som of PwAiee, to John Earl of Morton. a.d. Ifi55. — Morton 
Chartert, 

160. CAIBNCROS, JOHN, op Codmblib. 

A Blag's head couped t between the attires a mallet 

" 8' JOANKiS CAmiCORa." — Appended to precept of aaame of Wkyteiidt. A.D. 1554. 
— Morion Chartert. 

161. CABNEGIE, MARGARET, of KraNAmo. 

An eagle displayed ; foliage at the top and sides of the shield. 

" a ' HAROBATE CABNSQT DE KiNASD." A.j>. 1 570. — Sou&eak Chartert, 

162. CARNEGIE, SIR DAVID, of Einmaibd. 

An eagle displayed. On the top of the shield is a helmet, and at the aides the 

words " DBED QOD." 

" SIQIL DOMDn DATTDis CABMBOf DK EumAKD." — A^teiukd to Seiiffnation. A.D. 1606. 
— Fimam Chartere. 

168. CARNEGT, ROBERT, Rectob of Touche. (T) 
An eagle displayed. 

" 8' M KOBEBTI CABHEOY BECTOBIB DB TOCCHE." (T) AJ), 1586. — BrtChM CAorttn. 

164. CABBIC^ DUNCAN, EARL OF. PlatelV.^. 6. 

A winged dragon. The inscription is rather laint, and a little broken, bat may be 
distinctly read. 

" eiQiLLUH DUBOAMI FUJI onXBBBB." — Coi^rmation to the Abbey of Melrot of Fish- 
ings in the Boon. c. a.d. 1160. — Mdroe Charters, 

CABRIGK, BRUCE, EARL OF. Vide Bbooe. 
CARRICK, STUART. EARL OF. Vide Stdabt. 

165. CABRICK, GILBERT DE, (Ancestob of the Eablb of Caabilis.) 

A chevron, between nine cross croeslete fitchte ; the shield snrrounded with tracery. 

"b' Qii.B[E]Bn FiLii DNi BOLAKDi DE KAHRTc:" — Appended to Settlement b^ Robert 
Witeheart, BieKop of Qkagow, and Robert Earl of Carrick, of the patrvnage of the 
Church of Mt^bole, m fiivotir of the Convent of North BenoMs. A.d. 1285.— 
Pamnure Charters. 



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166. CASSIE, JOHN. 

A saltire coup^. I%e initiala L C. ia the flanks. 
■' a' JOHANia CASaXE." a.o. 1531- — Bnckm Chartav. 

167. CATHCART, ALAN, Fiaffr Lokd Cathcakt. 

This eeal is rather broken ; the parts that remain are however very perfect. The 
charges hare no doubt been, three cross crosalets fitch6e, isauiDg from as many 
crescents. The one in base is broken away, bat the two in <^ief are perfect. 
Crest on a helmet, a lady's head and shoulders t&ootko. SuppoFlere : two 

" a ' ALAHiB DHi CATHKXKT." A.D. 1450. — Qlosgow College Charttra. 

168. CUALMEBS, WtT.T.TAM FlaU Sll.Jig. 7. 

Couch£. A demi-lion rampant issuing from a iess. Crest on a helmet, three 
feathers. (T) Supporters : two lions sejant gardanL The background orna- 
mented with foliage. 

" b' wilelki de cameka." — Appendtdto the samt Inetrument as No. 241. a.d. 1404. 
— ifarr Charteri. 
The fees in this shield is somewhat like a bar. 

169. CUALMEBS, THOMAS. 

A demi-lion rampant issuing from a fesa ; a fleur-de-lis in base. 
•' 8 ' THOitB OE CHAM." A.D. 1466. — Dwt Cheoten. 

170. CHALMEBS, WILLIAM, of Dkuhlochie, Pxbthshibe. 

Three pbeons. The seal is very much damaged, and the inscription is illegible, — 
A/^tended to " OhUgaHon bt/ William Chataner of Dt-umlochg to Thomm Blair of 
Bali^/ai:. ISth May 1496."— .Bofl/^oci Charten. 

171. CHALMERS, WILLIAM, of Dkukloghie. 

Per fees, in chief a demi-lion rampant, three pbeons in base. At the top and sides 
of the shield a scroll ornament. 
. " 8' viLELin CHALMEB." — Appended to Bond of ManreiU by W, Chalmen of Drum' 
lochit to David Lord Dnanmond. A.D. 1558. — C. Baxter, Esq. 

172. CHARTERS, DAVID. 

A fesa, in base a water budget, all within a, single tressure flowered. 
'*b'[^datid3 chartres." — Appended to Instrument regarding fftt March of CUne. 
27th November li7i.-~Balthsock Charteri. 



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178. CHABTERS, WILUAM, ofKisfaims. 

A fees within a bordure or single tresaure flowered. Crest on a helmet with raant- 

UogB, a stork's head. Inscription nearly illegible. 
" 8 ' Tiuc oEUBTBEs" A.D. 1489- — G. Smytfie, Esq. 

174. CHARTERS, JOHN. 

A fesB within a single tressure flowered. 

" B ' JOHNX CHABTEiS." — Appended to Charter h/ John Charlera to Beray JJmdao}/, in 
which he says, " Seeing by the will of God I have na heir of mi bodie, I 
adopt ane noble youth, Henry lindsay. Brother German of a powerful Lord, 
David Earl of Crawford, as my adopted heir, and he taking the name of 
Chartris, I have ^ven him the Barony of Kengnore and mansion, called 
Chartris House, in the County of Stiriing. 29th November 1584." — Kil^ 
Charters. 
CHATELHEKAULT, DDKB OF. Vide Hamilton. 

175. CHATTOU, ALEXANDER. 

A flenr-de-lis ; not on a shield. 

" BIGILL ALEZAia>BI DE CHATTOU." A.D. 1226. — McllVt Chorttra. 

176. CHEIN, REGINALD, Lobd of iKvaauGiB. 

8em6 of cross croBslets fitch^, a bend. 

" B ' DomMi BEGiHALDi LE CHEH." A.D. 1292. — Chapter Houie, Wntrnmater. 

177. CHEIN, REGINALD, Son of the above. 

Seme of cross crosalets Gtch^Sj on a bend three escallop shells. 

" 8 ' BEQIMALDI LE CH£N FILU." A,D. 1292. Chapter BoUSt, WtStttmsttT. 

178. CEIEIN, REGINALD. 

Much broken, but the shield remains very perfect, and a few letter* of the inscrip- 
tion. The bearings are, on a bend between tax cross croeslets flCchfee, three 
eagles displayed, 

" [s ' EEQiNALDiJ ix CHE^N.] " — Af^pendtd to Letter of the Seottuh Barons to the Pope. 
A.D. IZta.—Qeneral Regi^er Eoiiae. 

179. CmSHOLM, SIR ROBERT, Knioht. 

On a fess between three boars' heads couped, as many cosbiona. The shield sur- 
rounded by tracery. 
" 8 ' BOBERTi DE CHESBOUiE." — Appended to Donation ly Robert de Chisholm ofm: acres 
of land, near the old Caslie ffiU, to the AUar of the Bob/ Cross, Inverness, a.d. 
lU2.—Chiaholm Chtrten. 



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180. CLEGHOBN, ISABELLA, Wits of Jahbs Modbbay of Cockahutet. 

A gaA6j i^Ug) vdant in chie^ a bogle horn stringed in base. The iDScription 

is injured, but has eTidently been^ 
" a ' ii|*B»i.c OLEGHOBMS." A.D. 1 576. — Mouin^ of Gockmni^a CKarten. 

181. CL£RE, BATHIA, Wife of Johs Photand. 

A chevran, between a mallet inter two creacents in chief, and a boar's head and 

neck erased in base. 
" b' bathie clerk." A.D. 1593.— f mdoum Charttn. 

182. COCKBURN, ALEXANDEE. 

Though much broken, the parts whicli remain (fortunately the most important) are 
uncommonly sharp and perfect, shewing a beaatifaUy executed design. Conchy 
a buckle between three cocks. The crest is broken; but the helmet and 
a coronet over it remain very entire, as also the tracery summnding. 

*' a ' ALE ..." is all that now remains of the inscription. — Appended to a Beet^ to 
Sir Bawy Douglaa hi/ Alexander CodAum. Aj). 1875. — Morton Charters. 

183. COCEBURN, PETEB, ov Hekdxrlahd. Plate X. Jig. 5. 

Ennine, three cocks. 

" 8 ' PETBi DE coebubn." — Aj^teoded to Cimfrmeaxm bg Peter CodAura of Landt of 
Qlenkerry to the Abia/ ofMebvs. AJ>. Hl^.—Melroa Charter*. 

181. COCEXUBN, WILUAII, or Hendebland. 
Three cocks. 
" b' villimi de cokbdbne." A.D. 1499. — Morton Chartert. 

185. COCKBURN, ALEXANDER. 

A chevron, between three cocks contoum^. 

"b' alezahdeb cokbdbm." A.D. 1571. — C.Innea, Etq. 

18«, COLTSON, GILBERT. 

A fees, between a muUet inter two dnquefoils in chief, and as many peascods 

in base. A very rude seal. 
"a' GiLBABn COUBOM." AJ>. 1574. — Monynuui Chartav. 

187. COUACE, JOHN. 

A bend lozengy; in ranistar vhief point a ronndle. The shield is placed in centre 

of round tracery. 
"s' JOOAinas de cutAB." c. a.d. 1840. — Newbaaie CharUrr, 



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188. COLLIN, WILIX4M OF. 

A verj well executed design on im oval seal, being a figure sitting at a reading- 
desk, attentively regarding a book. 

*' [s '} HAOiSTBi [wii.]l D£ coLDi."— Appended to Eemmdation by ih» Abbot and Con^ 
vent of Kelao of tAe Land and Pasture of MolU to the Abba/ of Meiroe. c. A..D. 
1170.— Kefros Charlen. 

189. GOLQUHON, JOHN, or Loee. 

Couch^. A saltire engrailed. Greet on a helmet, a stag's head couped. Sup- 
porters : two talbots. 

" B ' JOHAMNis CDLQrHON." — Appended to " Precqit of clare constat tnfmwr ofDaiaid 
Colqtthoa ofStrome. a.d. 1558." — J. Ihnniatoim, Esq. 

190. COLVIL, THOMAS, called Scot. PlaU VIT. fg. 7. 

An antique gem, well executed : very similar in character to the celebrated Medusa 
in the collection of Lord Carlisle, and which was a &vourite subject with the 
engravers of antiquity. It appears to have been in a metal setting, on which 
the inscription is cut. 

'• 8IQILL THOUB DB COLLETILLA fiOOm." — Appended to Charter of KeretAaa to the 
Abb^ of Metros, a. a.d. 1220.— ifsfros Charters. 

191. COLVILE, ED8TACIA, Widow of Reqinald le Chein. 

Oval shape, not on a ahield. A cross moline, square-pierced, between fonr croes 
croaalets fitch6e. 

"s' BUBTACiE DK les CHEK." lUs 18 apretty instance of composing c<^;nizances ; the 
cross moline being for Oolvile, and the cross crosslets for Le Chein. — Appended 
to Charterof the Patronage of the ChweA of Ochiltree mKi/U to the Abb^ of Uelros, 
by "JEvataciade Cobtyle Selicta quondam domini Segmaidi le Chen." a.d. 1S16. 
— Mdros Charten. 

192. COLVIL, ROBERT, Lord of Oxenhah and Oghiltreb. PlaU X. ^fig. 7. 

A cross moline ; the shield surroimded by plain tracery. 
" a ' BOBBRTi DE COLVIL." A J>. 1324. — MtirosChoHers. 

193. COLVTL, JAMES, or Eastbb Wektss. 

Quart^ly; first and fourth, a cross moline, square- pierced, for Colvil ; second and 
tturd, a fess cheque for lindsay. 

" fl' lAOOBI COLVIL DE VEMTB." A.D. 1647. C. IlWeS, Esq. 



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194. COLVIL, ALEXANDER, Comkksdatob of Culhoss. 

Qnmteriy ; first and foardi, a few cheque ; second and third, a cross moline pierced. 
"b' albzasdeb colvin." a.d. 1581. — C limes, Etq. 

195. COLVIL, JOHN, of Cdlrobs. 

Qoarterljr ; as No. 193, bat the cross not pierced. 

" B ' JOHAms OOLTiLE." — Appended to Precqtt of dare constat bff Join ColoSl of 

Water Coiwie, in favour of John Ftimote ofBttmbrae, of certain portioni oftU 

Landt of Xutcardine. a.d. 1612. — C. Baxter, Eaq. 

196. COLVIL, JOHN. 

Quartertj ; as the last. 

" BiQiLLUH jOBANNis COLTTLL." Ddoched Seal. — C. Innes, Etq, 

197. COLVIL, JAMES, LORD, or Cdlbobb. 

Quarterly; the same as the last. Crest on a helmet with mantlingg, head of an 
antelope issuing from a coronet. Supporters: dexter, a savage in a lion's 
skin t sinister, an ant«lope coa£. Under the shield is a ribbon, with a motto, 
bat it is quite illegible. 

" 8 ' JACOBi Dourai COLVILL D [cnLROJaK." — From a detached eeal in the JfuMum of 
the Societg of Anttquariee of Scotland, probably the teai of James, second Lord 
Colvile. c. AJ}. 1630. 

198. CONGELTON, WALTER, of that Ilk. 

Of an nnusnal shape, (being triangular,) and has the ungalar device, not on a shield, 

of a bird chimera, the body formed by two masks. 
" 8 ' WALTEBi DB CDMOXLTDK." A.D. 1292. — Chapter Houtt, WeetxtintUr, 
The device of the chimera is frequent on antique gems, and this may perfaaps be one ; 

but from the style of work it has all the appearance of being cat on metal. 

199. CONNISBURGH, (CONYBUEG, os KINEBUKGH,) GILBERT. 

Two conies, surrounded with four slips of foliage ; not on a shield. 
" 8 ' OiLBTi L> cmiKTSBiiBO.*' A.D. 1292. — Chapter House, Westminster. 

200. CONNISBURGH, WILIJAM. 

A cony, surrounded with foliage ; not on a shield. 

" 8 ' wiLU DE KONiGBOCKc." A.D. 1292. — Chi^ttr BouM, Westmintter. 

This, and the preceding seal, though only devices allusive to the name, aAerwards 

became tlie proper heraldic bearing of several families whose names commence 

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201. CORBET, PATEICK. 

A cognizance not on a shield. A tree supported od each side by a lion rampant, 

and in the branches, two corbeaux. 
" BGtu. PATRicii COEBHET." c. 4.D. 1170. — Meirot CkoTien. 
This device of the raven was afterwards adopted as the armorial bearing of several 

families of the Corbets both in England and Scotland. 

202. CORBET, ROBERT. 

A device, not on a shield, of a corbeau standing in a tree. 

"fliaiLLtm ROBERTi COKBBT." — Charter to the Abbey of M^^ of the LaruU of Cliftwt. 
CA.D. 1170. — Mdroi Chart&v. 

208. CORBET, WALTER. 

This also b a device, not on a shield. A corbeau standing ; before it a bnincti of 

a tree j above its back a mnltet of seven points vrithin a crescent reversed. 
" siQiLLDM WALTERi COEBKT." — ChofUir to tU Abb^ of Mtiroaofthe LandtofCUftim. 
c. A.D. 1170. — Mdroi Charters. 

204. COSSINS, THOMAS, of Cossins. 

A garb in chief, two holly leaves in base. 

" a' THOME cossimns." a.d. 1509. — Qlammis Charters. 

205. CRA6T, MARO ABETA, Dadohteb ano Heibes8 of John of Csagy of that" Ilk. 

Per pale, dexter on a fess, between three cross crosslets Stch£e in chie^ and ae many 
2 and 1 in base, three roimdles. Sinister, ermine on a fess, three crescents 
for Crug or Craigie. A beautiful seal, but rather injured. The shield sur- 
roimded by tracery. Only the three last letters of the inscription remain, 
" AQT," — Aj^mded la JProcuratorjf ofSee^naHon of the Lande of Ardhchy m Km- 
rossm favour of Sir W. I>ougla», KniglU. a.d. 1377.— Afortou Charters. 

206. CEANNATH, ROBEBT. 

A pretty design of an angel supportdng a shield. An eagle (?) volant, on a chief 

two Iwars' heads erased. 
" 8' BOBEBTi DK coAxifATB." A.D. 14.53, — Bnchm Charters, 

207. CBAMOND, ROBERT, of Adidbah. 

On a bend three pelicans, mining liienuelves. 

" [b ' bobbht]i CUAKijm>."'~Appended to Charter by Robert Cnmond of Auldbar, 
Forfar^ to Sir David Graham of Fmtrie. lOlA March 1570.— Auldbar Charters. 



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206. CRAMOND, GBISAL, "Spodbb to Jobh Gctbbib, of Biaxod," (Stotfold.) 
As in the last. 

*' B ' QIBSA.1. ORAiroNB." — Appended to Obligation and Reoe^ on hack, to Lord OJamig, 
OumceUor of Scotland, fir 500 merh. i.j>. 1572 — 1577. — Auldbar Charters. 

209. CBAMOND, JAMES, or AnLDBAB. 

Ah before. A scroll omameDt mt the top sad riiles of the shield. 

" s ' JACOBi CRAxnND." — AppCTuUd to Charter by Jamea Cramond, Feer of Avidbar, 

imlA eonserd of hie Curators, to Lord Glams, of the Landt of Stannochy. a.d. 1575. 

— Auldbar Chartera. 

210. CRAWFORD, REGINALD. 

A feas ermine. On the top of the shield is a fox passant, and on each side a dc^ 

courant. 
**s'KBGlNAU>iDECRADro[BD."3 A^. 1292. — Che^>ter House, Wtatnmtter. 

CRAWFORD, EARL OF. Vide Lindsat. 

211. CRICHTON, PATRICK. 

A hon rampant debraised with a bend. 

" 8' PATRici DE cRTCBTomr." A.D. 1456. — EWtonk Charten. 

212. CRICHTON, WltUAM, ThibdLobd. 

Yeiy much broken. Conch£. Qnarterljr ; first and foorth, a salUre for Boj^ ; (T) 
second and third, a lion rampant for Creichtoo. The crest and inscription is 
lost. — Appended to Charter by William Lard Cricfiton of the Ten if ark and Four 
ShiUing Ltmde of Water Baila, to Edward Ltmngatone of BcdcaeteU. A.D. 1471. 
~-Kila/th Charten. 

213. CRICHTON, ADAM. 

A lion rampanL 

*' a ' ADAH CBEGHTODK." A.D. \iA^.~~Napier Charten. 

214. CRICHTON, ROBERT, Second Lord or Sakqchas. 

Conche. Qnarterlv ; first and fourth, a lion rampant ; second and third, three water 
budgets for Ross of Sanqnhar. Crest on a helmet with mantlings, a parrot's head. 

" 8 ' DM ROBEBTI CtUGHTOUN DB BAK H." A.D. 1509. — Q. Smgthe, Etq. 

215. CRICHTON, HENBT. 

Couch^. A lion rampant. Crest on a helmet vith numtlings, a mermaid, holding a 

mirror in her right hand, and a comb in the left. 
" 8 ' hxh[ricii osEijOBTOMK." AJ>. 1525. — OrtetthiB Charten. 



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216. CEICHTON, 8IE JOHN, Vioae ow DALKirra. 

A Hon rampant. 

" S ' JOHAHKES caEiCHTOCm." — Appended to Indenture between the Earl t^ Morton and 
SirJ(An OrwAton, a.d. 1581. — MorUm Charters. 

217. CRICHTON, ROBEET, Dbak of St. Gnaa, Edimbdboh. 

A 1km rampant. 

*< S ' K KOBERTI CREIOHTODHX." A.i>. 1543. — ElSiank Chortxrt. 

218. CfilCHTON, WILLIAM, op Natjohton. 

A lion rampant. 

" B ' viLua CBEicHTOKS DE MACHTOM." — Appended to Charter by W. Crtichton to 

Alexander Crachton, hia eldest Son, of the Loads and Bofot^ of Nanghton. 

Aj>, 1563. — C. Baxter, Esq. 

219. CEICHTON, ROBERT, or Sakquhak. 

Quarterly ; first and fourth, a. lion rampant for Creichton ; wcond and third, three 

water bndgeta for Boss of Sanqnhar. 
"8' CBBCHTOCH." A.D. 1590. — 7eUch ofEliock Charters. 

220. CRESSINGHAM, HUGH, TKtAsuaKB or Scotland. 

A floe seal in excellent preservation. A particalar account of it has been alreadj' 
published, and an engraying is given in the Archieoli^ia, vol. xzv., page 607. 

A swan in front of a tree with t^e wings partly raised ; the head and neck bent as 
if on the point of attacking an enemy. 

"s' HuooKie nui whxeuu ds cBBssniaHAic.'' a.d. 1292. — Chapter House, 
Westminster. 

221. CROC, ROBERT. PirteX. J%r. 11. 

On a heait-sh^M shield three croolu. 

" 8I0ILI.U1I BOBEBTi CROC." — Appended to a Charter bg Isabella, the daughter ofBoberi 

Croc, widow ofSobert PoUoc, the lacfy ofMoUe, to Smum Lindeay, ofAe lande of 

Hvngerig, m TeBiotdak. c. AJ>. 1200. — Mdrot Charters. 

222. CUMIN, JOHN. 

An armed knight on horseback at fiiU speed, with a drawn sword in his right hand, 
and on his left arm a shield charged with three garbs, which are also repeated on 
the caparisons of the horse. On the lop of the helmet is a crescent and a star, 
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of tb» inscription, may be only the omunent denoting it : tiie coromencemeat 
or termination of tiie inscription, and sometimes also the separation of the 
words of these l^^ds, being almost always denoted by a cross, a star, or some 
simple figure ; the cross is the most fireqaeot. 

1 jOHis cuuiN." A.D. 1292. — Cht^ter Hmut, Wettmmster. 



323. CUMIN, ALEXANDER, of Bdcbak. 

An eagle displayed, bearing a shield on its breast charged with three garbs ; beneath 

the beak of the eagle appears an ornament like three pellets, and at the back of 

the head a cross. 
" s ' ALEXAmiBi cmmr d' bco." a.d. 1292. — Chapter Boute, Wtitmiiuter. 

224. CDMnr, THOMAS, of Aj-tyee. 

Couch6. Two cushions in chief; a garb In base; all within a double treasure 

flowered. Crest on a helmet with mantlinga, a talbot's head. 
" s ' THOHAB COMQJQ." — Appended to a Bmid, Thomas Cumng, of'AUyre, to Alexander 

Dunbar, of Weet/ield, for 250 mtrhs, m warrandice of the Lands of Moynes. 

A.D. U76.— i). Oregory, Esq. 

226. CUNINGHAM, DAVID. 

A shake-fork ; in the flanks are the initials " D. C" Co each side of the shield at 
the base is a pelican vulning herself On a scroll over the shield is a motto, 

DEFENDE US. DECS. (T) 
" fl' SATID CUNTHGHAH." A.D. 1500. — C. Innts, Esq. 

226. CUNINGHAM, CUTHBEBT, Eabl op Glencaien. 

A shake.fork. 

" CDTHBEKTO COMITB DE QLEN CASH." A.D. l^lQ^^GeMTal BtgisUr HoutS. 

227. CUKIHGHAM, WILLIAM, Sou of thb abote Cdthbebt. 

A shake-Fork, having a short transverse piece at the lower part, perhaps as a 
e. 
[cdkiJhghaii." aj>. 1510. — General Regi^er Bouse. 

228. CUNNINGHAM, GEOEGE, of Hag. 

Per pale, dexter, a shake-fork, in chief a mnUet ; sinister, a thlstie dipped. 

» s ■ GEOBOn ODOTSGHAii DB HAB."— Jppwiderf to Prectpt of Sams of the Teazle Lands 
of Later, by 0. Cunnyngham of Hag, ai deriving right from Lord Tot^ichm to 
STiomas Buchanan, son md heir of Thomas BuefKOum, of Car^eA. 24th Mag 
1603/— iJuntreolA Chariers. 



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229. CDERIE, PETER. PlaUlV.fig. 1. 
A dragoD, not on & stiield. 

" BiGnxim [PETRI DB CDJRSx." — Charter bg Peter Ctarie to the Abbey of Metros of 
Lands of Daihatgun and Bargovier m Kgle. c. a.d. 1179. — Melrot Charters. 

280. CALZELL, SIB W TTJ.TAM, Knight. 

Mach de&ced. A naked man with arme axtended. 

" B ' wn.T.m.nn [dot dalzJkll."— ^jjpenAd to Charter bt/ Marion Dolxel reHcl of 
William Cochrane, and So" WiiUam Doled, Knight, of some Landi m LortgaeKton, 
to Sir H. Douglas, Knight, Lord of Longnetoton. A.D. 1892.' — Morton (Starters. 

281. DAL2ELL, MABION, Wife or Sie Whxiam Dalzell. 

Per paJe, dexter, a saltire cantoned in chief with a cinquefbil ; sinialar, a naked 
man. At the sides and top of the shield appear to have been figures of 
ftnimftia, but unfortunately the impression of this curioos seal is imperfect. 

" siquxuv uasbhtte dalzxell." — Appended to As same Imtrumsnt aa Ae last. 

282. DAVIDSON, JOHN, Pakbok of Newiahds. 

A stag trippant pierced with an arrow in the neck Binister bendwifie ; in base a 

dnquefbiL Foliage at aides and top of shield. 
" 8 ' [dJhi johamkis davidbon." A.D. 1536. — Morton Charters, 

283. DEMPSTER, WILLIAM, or Casraldsion. 

A lion rampant The top and sides of shield ornamented with foliage. 
" 8' onuELUi OBMPBTEB." Aj>. 1561. — Fiodourie Charters. 

DIKLTON, LADT OF. Vide Halibubtok akd Eothvejt. 

284. DICKSON, CHARLES. 

A lion paasant. On a chief a crescent between two moUets. 
" a ' 0BA8LB8 DEOKSODNE." A.D. 1481, — DolAowie Charters. 

235. DINGWAL, THOMAS, or Kildor. 

A stag's head cabossed. On a chief two mallets, (this is engraved on the centre of 
the seal, which may be taken for a cinmlar shaped slueld.) 

" ' THOUX DIKOTSLL KTLSB." A.D. 1571. — Sooforth ChoTtert. 



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SS6. DOUGLAS, WILLIAM, LORD. Cbsated Eaxl or Doneus, a.d. 1856. 

A man's heart, and on a chief three mnlletB. llifl shield is suspended front a tree 

riuDg behind the shield, and is sturoonded by rich rounded traoerj. 
" BtsiLL mixKUD DOUNi DODOLAS." — Appmded to Chart/er <f iha Patronage of the 

Church of Great Oaoers m SooAuryhMre to the Abbeg of Mdroe. c. AJ>. 1356. — 

MelrM Chaiien. 

237. DOUGLAS, wn.T.TAM, FIRST EARL OF. Same FxBaoN as the ubt. 

Concha. Douglas, as in the last. The shield snpported by a lion sejant behind the 
shield ; his head in a helmet, from which issues the crest, a plume of feathers. 
The background filled up with tracery. 
" s ' wiLin CoxniB db dopglas." — Appended to Conjirmation bg WiUiam Earl of 
DoagkttoftheLcndtofBingwoodto the Abbey of Mdroi. c.aj>. 1856. — Metro* 
Chtrtera. 

28& DOUGLAS, WILLIAH, EARL OF, AND UARB. Save Pkebom as thx last. 
Coacb§. Quarterly ; first and fourth, Douglas, as before ; second and third, a bend 
between six cross crosaleta fitoh£e for Marr. The shield supported ,in tbe 
same way as in the last Crest and helmet the same. The background filled 
Up with two trees growing on a hill, and the spaces pretdly omamentad with 
foliage. 
"s'viLiJCOHiiisDX DOUGLAS EI DEXAESK." c A.D. 1878. — MoTton CharUrt. 

289. DOUGLAS, ARCHIBALD, LORD OF GALLOWAY. Became Thied Babi 
orDouoiABQilSSe. 
Coach§. Douglas, as before. Crest on a helmet, issuing from a tower with battle- 
ments masoned, a peacock's bead and neck, holding in his beak a scroll, on 
which is inscribed some words thi4 hnve not yet been deciphered. Supporters : 
two savages. 
" sioiLLD ABCQ£BAii>i DE itoxsQiUtA."— Appended toCot^rmolxm (fAtActofSttUtmmL 
AJ>. 1378. — OmeraiRegaUrHovM. 

240. DOUGLAS, SIR WILLIAM, Knight. 

Concha. Diapered, Douglas aa before. A label of three points. Crest on a helmet, 
a plume of feathers. Supporters : two lions sejant gardanl The inscription 
is iUe^ble. — Appended to Co^rmtOiM of tb Aa of SetUemeO. a.d. 187S. 
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241. DOUGLAS, ISABEL, COUNTESS OF MABE. Dadohter ofWuxiam, Fih8t 

EaBL or DOUQLAS. 

A fragment of a flue seal. A flgnre of a lady holding a 
fllueld in each hand, the daxter bearing Doaglas, 
her paternal aims ; the ainistera bield is broken 
away, bat has probably borne the arms of Marr, 
her maternal coat. 

" 8 ' QlSABEL OOMITESaA.] DB KABE ET QABVUTH." — 

A}ipended to a Contract btticten Isabella delhugka, 
CowOttt of Afar and ofChrviach, and Sir Alexan- 
der Stuart, am of Alextmder Sttiarl, Earl of 
Budum. A.D. 14(W. — Marr Charten. 

242. DOUGLAS, ARCHIBALD, FOURTH EARL OF. 
Ddke ofTourainb kSD Eabl of Lokqdztillk. 
A savage man holding in his right band a clnb and a abield, qoarteriy ; first, 
Doaglas, as before ; second, a lion rampant crowned, for lordship of Gal- 
loway; third, three molleta for Murray of Bothwell; fourth, a saltire 
and chief for Annandale, his left hand holding the helmet, from which issues 
the crest, a plume of feathers. In the field of the seal is a monogram, (per- 
haps for Archibald Douglas,) thrice repeated. 

" 8' ABOHIBALDI COHTFIS DE DOUOLAS DOUINI OALimtlX EI YALLIS AKAHUIE." 

243. Shall Couitieb Seal or the last. 

Having a wdl executed design of an angd supporting a monogram, apparently the 
same as in the last, and which has not yet been deciphered. — Appended to 
Charter by Arch^mld Earl of Douglas of the Begaliy of EAdaienture to the 
Ahbi^ of Mebvt. A.D. 1418.— J/e&tu CKortov. 

244. DOUGLAS, ARCHIBALD, EARL OF WIGTON, Soh or ibx abote Abcbibald. 

Coach6. Qoarteriy ; first, Douglas, with a label of three points ; second, Galloway ; 
third, Murray of Bothwell; fourth, Annandale, all as in No. 242. Crest 
on a helmet, a plnme of feathers. Supporters : two angels with wings 
expanded. 

*' B ' ASCHEBALDI DE DOUOLAS OOHn DE TIOTOM VSl DS TALUS ANAKDAL."— 

Appended to " Litem ArchAaldi conutii de Douglas pro moaachis de Mebvi.'' 
A.D. liiS.— Metros Charten. 



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245. DOUGLAS, ARCHIBALD, FIFTH EASL OF. Sua Fbsson as thx ubt. 

Secokd Duke of Tousaihe and Easl of Lohquxvills. 
Quartarij ; first and fourth, Douglas ; second and third, Galloway. Sapporters : 

two savagee. 
" BiGUJ-mi [archibaldi couths] de DoroLAB BT DNi OALWiDiE," — Appended to 

" Furale of the Mtrckia be ArehOald Erie of Douglas, Lord of the SegaUtie of 

Xiatoedre, with ane Aam/ee. a.d. 1423. — Mtlrog Chartert, 

246. DOUGLAS, WILLIAU, EIGHTH EARL OF. Killed at Stirling hy James n. 

A.D. 1452. 
Two saTBges, each with a club in his exterior hand, supporting a small shield. 
Quarterly ; the first three quarters as in the last ; the fourth, fretty for Lord- 
ship of Lauderdale. The background prettily omamenled with foliage. Hie 
inscription is rather indistinct, it seems to be — 

" 6 • VILLELMl COHmS DK D0U0LA8 ET DOKDn ANANDIE KT . . . •" A.D. 1445. 

247. DOUGLAS, WILLIAM, EARL OF. Saub Pe&son as tbb last. 

A savage kneeling on one knee, holding a club in his right hand, and on his left 

arm a shield. Couch^. Quarterly, as in the last 
" vUEUn COHTT DE DOfTOLAa ET DMi "^^Aj^iendcd to Charttr by WU- 

Uam Earl oflhuglas oftAe Hberiieg of Ettrick Fontat to the Aibey ofMdrot. a.d. 

1446.— Jfe/ros Charters. 

248. DOUGLAS, JAMES, NINTH EAHL OF. 

A fine seal, in excellent preservation. Couch^. Quarterly ; first, Douglas ; second, 
Lauderdale ; third, Murray of Bothwell ; fourth, six piles for Brechin ; on a 
aurtout, a lion rampant for Galloway. Crest on a helmet with mantJings, a 
wolf s^ant. Supporters : two savages, each holding a ra^ed club in the 
exterior hand. Two banners rise from behind the shield; the dexter one, 
quarterly ; first and fourth, three cushions ; second and third, three bars. 
Hie sinister banner also quarterly; first and fourth, three mullets; second 
and third, a fen ermine ; the background of the seal is filled up with two trees 
and foliage. The inscription on a scroll — 

" B ' JACOBI COHma D2 DOTTOIAS BT AHAKDAI.E DSI OALVIDIE DE LAETDB BT FORKBTE." 

A.D. 1453. — Chapter Souse, Westniitater. 

249. DOUGLAS, WILLLAM, LORD. 

A fesa, between three mullets in chief and a man'a heart in base, llie shield sur> 
rounded by tracery. 

"StGUXDU WTLLELMI DK DE DOUOLAS." 



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From the origmal brass seal, in possession of Lady Jan« Hamilbm. It iras found 
at the latter end of last century near the church of Nortii Berwick, and is a 
well executed design, probably abont the middle of the fbnrleentli century. It 
may have been the seal of William seventh Lord Douglas, or William the 
first Earl. It is dif&calt to account for the intrcdnction of the fess, unless 
by the artist's ignorance of heraldry ; yet the workmanship shews care and 
skill. 

250. DOUGLAS, GEOBGE, vauBxa Eabl of Adous. 

Quarterly; first, a lion rampant for Angus 0)j second, Douglas; third, a feas 
cbeqn^ sannonnted with a bend charged witL three buckles for Stuart of Bon- 
kil; fourth, a lion rampant debruised with a ribbon for Abemethy. Crest oo 
a helmet, a plume of feathers. Supporting the crest on dexter side, a hart 
gorged and chained ; and on the sinister, a lady vested reclining agunst a tree ; 
the whole surrounded by a compartment representing a park enclosed with a 
fence, woven like basket-work. The shield is placed in the entrance to the 
park between two trees. 

" S ' QEORQI COUmS AHOIIBIE DKI HE LEDALISD' ET DE GEDWOBT FOBKST." AJ>. 

1459.— (?. Smt/Oe, Esq. 

251. DOUGLAS, AECHIBALD, fifth Eabl or Akgus. 

Quarterly ; first, a lion rampant for Angus (T) ; second, a Hon rampant debruised with 
a ribbon for Abemethy ; third, three chevrons for Liddeedale ; fourth, firetty 
for Lauderdale. On a sortout, Douglas, as before. Above the shield a pea- 
cock's head, and an ornament of foliage. Supporters: dexter, a woman; 
sinister, a stag, all standing in a compartment of a fence, which is but im- 
perfectly indicated ; behind the siniater supporter is a mullet. 

" 8 ' AltCHIBALDI DOWOLU COKIT ANaCBIE DNI D0W6[i.AB]." A.P. 1611. — Glomntis 

Charters. 

253. DOUGLAS, ARCHIBALD, sixth Eabl of Ahqus. 

A fine seal ; the shield, couche, is of rather a singular form, having the lance rest. 
Quarterly ; first and second, as in the last; third, five piles for Brechin ; fourth, 
a fess chequ£ surmounted of a bend, charged with three buckles for Stewart of 
Bonkil. On a surtout, Dou^^as, as in the last. Crest on a helmet with 
mantlings, a plume of feathers, (or a peacock's tail expanded.) Supporters : 
dexter, a savage ; sinister, a stag, both standing in a compartment of a wreathed 
paling. The background ornamented with foliage. Inscription on a ribbon. 



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" S ' AitCHiBAiJ>i cons AHQCSiB DOUXNi DODOLAB." — Appended to ChorUt 4y Ardu- 
bald, Earl of Angus, to John, Lord Qlanua, and Janet Douglat, hti Wife, 
the EarTi daughter, of Landa in the Shire of Forfar. AJ>. 1920.— fflommu 
Charters. 

253. DOUGLAS, ARCHIBALD, eightq Easl or Akocb. 

Qnarterly ; as in t^e laat. Crest on a helmet vitli mandingB above a coronet, a 
BaUmander. Motto on ribbon, above the helmet, " jaiuib abbiebb." Sup- 
porters : dexter, a savage holding in his rig^t hand a dub erect ; sinister, a 
stag, all within a compartment of paling. 

"ffiOiLLUH ASdaOAua comns AMGUsut." aj>. 1572.— GVnnmu (^artera. 

254. DOUGLAS, WILLIAM, Nwre Eakl of Airans. 

Exactly the same deogn as the last. 

" siGiLLUif OVUELXI COMITIB AiTorsiA.'' Aj>. IbSQ.—OOadied Seal at Glammit 
CastU. 

255. DOUGLAS, WTTXTAM, Ei:.BVEinH Eabl or Ahoub. Cbbated Mabquib 1633. 

The shield aa before, with a cross counter compon; in base point Above the 
shield an Earl's coronet, and a helmet with mantlings flowing over and filling 
up the background. Creat on a cap of maintenance above the helmet, a Bala- 
mander, in middle of flames of flre. Supporters : on dexter side, a savage 
holding a club in his right hand, and wreathed about the middle with laurel j 
and on sinister, a stag, all standing within a compartment formed of a fence 
or paling, woven like basket work. Motto on a ribbon, issuing from behind 
the helmet, " jamais abbsib." 

" B16IU.niI GUUBUII COMITIS AKGUBI, &C., 1617." — G. SrM/the, Esq. 

It would be impn^ier to pass these fine seals of the Douglases without recommend- 
ing them to the particular attention eqnallj of the Herald and the s,dnurer 
of medinral art. llieee desaiptions convey a very imperfect idea of the beauty 
of thar demgns, and the goieral excellence of their execution. In filling 
an important duipter of Scottish henldi;, they fbmish at the aune time 
perh^n the best eridenee of the state of art of tbdr periods, and no gmall 
proof of the taste and tptendourof that illuBtiions house. 

256. DOUGLAS, HUGH, LoBO of Jedwabth Fobbst. 

Hiis seal is much broken, but has been a good design. A knight on horseback. On 
part of the shield which still remains the man'e heart is very distinct, and the 
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" [s ' hugo}kib dowqlab casno xo^a^"— Appended to Grant by Bvgh Doa^laa, Lord ' 
ofJedii)orAForett,o/lui^o/AeLaiuUo/Weilerker,to W. Douglai de Laadonia. 
Without date, but probably about A.D. 1870. — Morton Chartere. 

257. DOUGLAS, SIB JAMES, of Dixkeith, Khiqht. 

Couch^. Diapered, on a chief two muUels. Crest on a hehnet, a boar pasunt be- 
tween two trees. Supportera : two demi-saTagea ; the whole snirounded with 
a rich tracery. 

" s ' JACOBi DB DODQLAs." — Ai:pended to Act o/tJie ParHameTtt of Scotland lettlmg the 
guctxttionto tfie Crmon. a.d. 1371. — General Register House. 

258. COITMTER SSAL OF THE LAST. 

A pretty, gniall seal, as in the last. A Bligbt border formed by links of & chun 
surrounda the shield. — This is Jrom a Orani hy Sir James Douglas, Lord of 
Da&ath, ofAtLand»ofLaiuihards,and4SiahiliingaovtoftheLandsQfKirhwd 
to the Altar and Ghapsl ofDaUcath. a.d. \&^.—Mortim Charters. 

259. DOUG-LAS, NICOLAS, (Brotheb of Sm Jakes Douglas, Lobd of Dalkeith.) 

A well executed design, but unfortunately rather injured. A lion, supportiiig 
with his fore'paws a shield, charged with a sallire, and on a chief two mullets 
The inscription, commencing on the left inde, is Ikint, but can be read — 

" s ' HiCHOLA DODOLAS." — Appended to the Win and Testament of Sir James Douglas, 
Knight, Lord ofDalkeOh, jv., 19th December, a,p. lSd2.— Morton Charters. 

260. DOUGLAS, JOHN, Eectob op and Dean of Moeat. 

Ermine, a rose, and on a chief two mullets. 

" [s ' joJhankis de docolas seotob kccub db "—Appended to the same in^ru- 

ment as the last. 

261. DOUGLAS, HENBT, Lobd of Ldotom. 

A richly designed seal, hot now much injured. Coaeh6. On a chief dancette 
two mullets. Crest <in a helmet, a wild-boar passant between two trees. 

" s ' HENBICDS DB Dor[GLA8]." — Appended to Charter by " Henricus de Douglas, mUet 
domimis de Lugtoime," of the Lands of Mosshotise and Lwhgweld, in county of Edin- 
burgh, to "Senrico de Douglas, filio meo natarali," at Lugton, $th November, 
A.D. 1S92.— iforton Charters. 

262. DOUGLAS, JAUES, Lobd of DALKBrm. 

Couch^. Diapered, on a chief two mullets. Greston a helmet, a boar passant be- 
tween two trees. Supporters : two savages ; the background cruoilly. 



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" s ' UOOBI Di i>0Ui3LAfl DOHOli [dk dJalketh." — Appoubd to Prtctpt ig Jama Earl 
of Morton, Lord Dalkeith, far ttt^Htig Jamti Giffard of Ster^haa m lAe offiet of 
Contlabk of Aa CtutU ofDaUctiih, Hth October, aj>. 1478— Jlforton Charten. 

263. DOUGLAS, JAMES, Thibd Easl or Mortoh. 

Goncb£. On & chief two muUeta. Crest on a helmet, a vild-boBr pasaant between 
two trees. Supporters : two savages ; the background ornamented with fiiliage. 
The inscription is very indistinct ; it appears to be — 

" 8 ' JACOBI DB OOVOUlS COICTIB MOBTOUN KT UNI. DATJCBTTH." — Appended tO iVsO^X 

of Same of the landa ofBb/the. a.d. 1529.— Jtfortoi Charlen. 

364. DOUGLAS, JAHES, Foitbtb Earl of Mobtoit. 

Conoh^. Quarteri; ; first and fonrth, Morfaw, as before ; second and third, a man's 
heart, and on a chief three mullets, for Doag^ of Fittendreich. Crest on 
a helmet with mantlingSf a wild-boar passant in fnmt of tree. 

" 8 ' JACOBI ooiOTis D. HOBTOOM." A.D. 1559. — JUorton ChorUrt. 

265. DOUGLAS, JAMES. Sakk Fbbsok as the uar. 

Couch£. Quarterly ; as in the last Creet on a helmet, the same. SnpporterB : 
two savages ; the background ornamented with foliage. 

" B ' JACOBi coioTiB cz KOBTODK." — Appended to Charier fy Jama Eari of Morton 
for love andfavow to Archibald Earl of Angua, Lord Dougiat and AhemtAg, ton 
ofhiaBrotKer'QermanSauidDouglaa ofCviAraHd»p^k,ofhuvihokEetaU,Lord- 
thip, Barony, and Segal^ afJk&aSi. AJi. 1660.— Jforton Chartmt. 

266. DOUGLAS, SIR ROBERT, of Loohi.st£n. 

Concha. Three piles issuing from the ohie^ the exterior <mes charged with a 
mallet. Crest on a helmet with man dings, a Whittal's head. 

"s' BOBEBTi SOQQLAB ]>B LOCHUTEN," — Appmdidto (M^Q^omh^ Sir BoboTt l>oagla» 
to John Orierton, Prior of tA« Kirk and Place of the Fria^t PreacAon f^ 3L 
Andrtwt. aj>. 1519.— Jforfon Charter*. 

267. DOUGLAS, WILLUM, Fms Eaxl or Mobtok. 

Quarterly ; firet and fourth, Morton, as beftav ; second and third, Dou^aa of Loch- 
leven, as in the last. Crest on a helmet, ensigned with a coronet, a wild- 
boar passant in front of a tree. Supporters : two savages. 

" 9 ' vnuBLMi ooHtna de iiok[toii dni.] DALKsna." A.D. 1590. — Okmmut C&arttre, 



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268. DOUGLAS, ARCHIBALD, Eabl of Mosat. 

Conohe. Qoarteriy; first and fonrth, tbiee ctubioDH 
within a doable trcBaore, flowered andcounter- 
flowered, for Randolph Earl of Horaj' ; second 
and third, ermine, a man's heart, and en a 
chief three mnllets, for Douglas. Crest on a 
belmet, a peacock's head issuing from a 
castle. Supporters : two savages, each hold- 
ing a clnb in the exterior hand. 

"S' ARCHIBAIJ>I DB DDG1A8 00[ll]lT. HOBATIK." 

A^. U52.— Hie late D. Gregory, Eeq. 

269. DOUGLAS, BOBEBT, of Mordtnton. 

Five emuDe spots, four aod one i on a chief two 

molleta. 
*'s'soBE»nDOtiaLAe." a.d, 1478. — I>a&oiuie Charten. 

270. DOUGLAS, AUSON, " Reuct of dhqceile Datis Hom£ of Weddkebobne." 

Per pale, dext«r qoarterly; first, a lion rampant, for Home; second and third, a 
cross engrailled, for SinduTi fourth, three birds (papingoes^) in pale, for 
Fepdie ; sinister, on a fess three mallets ; in base a man's heart, for Douglas. 

" [8 ' ] AUCONi iwoglaIs]." A.D. liS5.—Kileyik Chartere. 

271. DOUGLAS, JAMES. 

^x. acorns, (t) contoom^, three, two, and one ; in chief two mullets. Crest on n 

helmet with mantlings, a peacock's bead affronte. 
" [a ' JACOBiJ DODOLA8." — Appended to Hevereion bjf Jamet Douglae, eon io Oeorge 

Douglai, brother to Archibald Earl of Angus, md EUzabtth Douglas, daughter to 

Jamet third Earl of Morton, of the Lands of DalieHh, in,, on pm/ment of 5000 

merks by the Earl. aj>. 1523. — Morton Chartere. 

272. DOUGLAS, ELIZABETH, Wifeofthb abotx jAXEaDoDOLAs. 

A man's heart, aud on a chief three mallets. 
" 8' XU8IBETH DU0LA8." — Appended to the same Instrument as the preceding. 

273. DOUGLAS, JAMES, of DaniiLAinuQ. 

Quarterly ; first aad fourth, three mullets; second and third, a man's heart, and on 

a chief three crosses pale£. 
"s' J.D. DE CBUMi.AiiBXGX,'' — Appended to''^ Charter be Jomes DougUu ofDrumloung 

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274. D0U6LAS, JAMES, op DBoxLAintio. 

Quarterly; flist and fourth, Douglas, aa befinv ; secood and third, fiveo 

fltch^ for HaiT. 
" s ' JACOBi DODQLAB."— J^jpoHJod to ChorUr bg Jmtva Douglae efthi Landi of Eliock 

to S(Atrt Daiyd. i.d. 1545.— Vtitch o/EUocft Charftn. 

275. DOUGLAS, WILLIAM, of Dkumlakrio. 

Quarterly ; first and fbnrth, a bend between six cross crosslets fltchie, for Marr ; 

second and third, Douglas as before. 
"a' oDix. DOCQLAS DE DUMLAMQBiQ." AJ>, lfi27. — Vtiteh of EUoci'i CharUn. 

276. DBDMMOND. PlaU XIII. J^. 3. 

A fragment of a lai^ seal, with merely a shield bearing three bars wavy; a branch 
of fi^iage on each side. No part of the inscriptloQ remains. In Mr, Henry 
Dmmmond's History of Noble British Families, it is stated that this seal was 
the one appended by Sir Edward Hastings, Earl of 2fenl«th, to the Letter of the 
English Barons to Pope Boni&ce, aj>. 1801. — ^There can be no doubt it was 
s Drummond seal, but how Sir Edward came posseBsed of it, or why he shoold 
use it on such an occasion, is difficult to e^>lun. — From a CcM commwmcattd by 
H. Drummond, Eiq., MJ*- 

%TJ. DRUMMOND, JOHN, " Dni de Cakgil." 

Coucbg. Three bars wavy. Crest on a helmet^ a goat's 
head; the backgrotind ornamented with foliage. 

" S ' JOHAiraia DK DHDMDMT." A.D. 1407. Sff" Ikmd 

Dmdaa of (khtetiyrt. 

278. DBUMMOND, MAURICE, LORD. 

An eagle displayed, bearing 6n its breast a shield charged 
with Jbw bars wavy. A label with three points. 
The inscription is imperfect. a.d. 1465. — BalOaiock 
Charters. 

279. DBUMMOND, JOHN. 

Concha. Three bars wavy. Crest on a helmet, an 

eagle's head and wio^. Supporters : two savages, r^ 
This impression is very imperfect, which gives the ' " 
shield the appearance of lieiog vairy, but there 
can be no doubt of the blazon. 

" S ' JOHANHU DBOHmn) DE CABQIL." A.D. 1491. — 

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280. DRUMMOND, WILLIAM. 

Couch£. Three bars wavy. Creetonabelmet, at&lbot's 
head. Supporters : two savages, each holding a 
club bendwise in the exterior band. This impres- 
sion is very imperfect, and the inscription is 
iUegible. a.d. Un.—AAol C/tarters. 

281. DEUMMOND, JOHN, Eabl of Pkkth. 

A fine lai;ge seal, but aafortunately much defaced. 
Three bars wavy. The crest is lost ; it was on a 
helmet with mantlings, above a coronet of nine 
points, which yet remttiu. Supporters : two sav- 
ages, wreathed about the middle with oak leaves, 
each holding a club erect in the exterior bimd. 

*'S' JOAMNIS COUinS PERTD DOIONI DRIIHIIOMU ET 

Itttrng, Esq. 
DUDHOP, VISCOUNT. VuJe Scrtmoeodb. 
262. DUMFRIES, JOHN OF, " Filids kt bebes QuomiAU johankis Michelsonb Bun- 

OBNSIB DB EdINBDBOH." 

Couch^. Fretty, three mullets in chief. Crest on a helmet with mantliogs, the 

bead of a wild-man in a cap. 
" a 'J0ANNI3 DE DUUFKEiS." A.D. 1400. — N<q>ier Chorttrt. 

283. DUNBAR, PATRICK, Sttled i» the Peekaqcs Fifth Eabl of March. 

PkUt Vm. Jig. 1. 
An armed knight on horseback at full speed ; a sword in his right band, and on his 

lefl arm a shield, charged with a lion rampant. 
" siaiLL co)ii[t]is [pateicii] de duubar, — Appended to Charter of a Camcale of 

Land near Edmonstone to t/u Abbey of Mtlroi. c. a.d. 1200. — Melrot Charters. 

284. DUNBAR, PATRICE, Sirm Earl of March. Son of the above Patrick. 

PlateVm./g.i. 
Same dedgn as the toat ; but in this the horse is proceeding to the dexter, which is 
very unusual. 

" [SljOlXLUM PA[TKI0II COKl}n8 DE [Dn]MBA[H]." 



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285. CotJHTEE Sbal or the last. PlaU VIII. fig. 2. 

A lion rampant. 

"SBGBXrux p. COMIT." — Appended to Ctrnjirtaation by Earl Patrick to the Abbiy of 
Ifebve of Lands at Halmgttm. a.d. 1248.— Jfelnw Charters. 

286. DtTNBAR, PATRICK, Sevbkth Eakl op Mabch. Som of rss. abotz Patrick. 

PlaU VnL fg. 8. 
An armed knight on horseback ; aword in his right hand, and on hia left arm a 
shield charged with a lion counter-Tsmpant Above the helmet, is a small 
cross in a crescent. 

" BIOn.[LIJH PATRJlOn COICmS DE DDIIBAR." 

287. ComiTEB Skai. of the last. FlaU VIII. fig. 3. 

A lion connter-rampant. 

" siOiLL AiiOBlB." — Appended to Charter bg Earl Patrkky cot^rming the Saie vAiek 

the iate Earl Pairick hia faSax had made of all his Horses ia Lauderdale, to the 

Abb^ofMelras. a.d. 1251.— Jlfefros Charlen. 

288. DUHBAB, ALEXANDER. Tmso Son of thk above Earl Patbick. 

A lion rampant within a donhle trcsiure, flowered and counter-flowered. This seal 

is mnch ii^nred, but the following inscription can be read — 
" B ' ALEXAKBRI PILU OOUTU DX DUMB." Detached SioL — Cosmo Irmea, Esq. 

289. DUNBAR, PATRICK, Niotb Eael or Maech. PlaU XUI. fig. 2. 

Hie design as No. 266, rather smaller, and the caparisons of the horse carionsly 
ornamented, of a chequered pattern. The lion on the shield is in correct porition. 

" wauAXV PATBion comxis db ddhbab." — From a Cast cofomunicaied by IIcRrg 
Drummond, Esq., M.P. 

290. DUNBAR, PATRICK, Temth Eabl of March. 

An armed knight on horseback at full speed ; in his 

right hand a sword, and on the left arm a shield, 

charged with a lion rampant, within a bordure of 

eight roses; the same is also repeated on the 

caparisons of the horse. This fine seal is much 

broken, and part of the inscription is wanting, 

but it has evidently been— 
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291. DUNBAB, PATRICK, Easl or Mabch. Sams Pessok ab rat PBECBDnro. 

A lion nmpant within a bordnre charged with eight 
roa«B. The shield eii^>ended by a chain firom a 
book. On each aide a branch of fbhage. 

" s ' son PAisicn de ddmbab cok. iubc." aj>. 1892. — 

292. DUNBAB, PATBICK, Eabl of Uahch. Same Pebsoit. 

A lion rampant within a bordure charged wAh rosea. 
The shield sniroaaded by tfacery. The inscription 
is nearly illegible, bat baa probably been — 

" B ' PATBICn DE DDHBAB COH. KABCHE." AJ>. 1292. — 

Chapter SouM, Wntmiattar, „ ^ ^ 

293. DUNE AS, PATRICE, Eabl op Mabch. Same Psbbun. 

This interesting seal is in excellent preserratiim, and vas 
probably used as a counter seal. A lion rampant. 
The shield is suspended from a tree growing be- 
hind, and on each aide ia also a tree. 

" PABHI CED HADT BOI8 COKDURAT UAXIK." AJ>, 1292. — 

Chcgtter Souse, Walmmttar. 

294. DUNBAB, GEORGE, Eleventh Eabl op Uabch. No. 293. 

Coochi. A lion rampant within a bordure of sixteen 
roses. Crest on a hehnet, a h<«se's bead bridled 
issning from a coronet of three points. Snp- 
portara: two liona, sq'ant coa£ gardanL llie 
baokground filled up with two trees and foliage. 

» a ' GSOBOU DE DOHHAB COKinS MABCHIB." AppOtdxl 

to Act of the ParUcaaent of Scotland, aetUtng the luc- 
cession to tie Croum. a.d. 1371. — Oeneral Segieter 
House. 

295. DUNBAB, GEORGE, Twelith akd last Eabl op 

Mabch. Plate XIL fg. 3. ^^ ^ 

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with ^ht roses. Crest on a helmet, a horse's head bridled issuing from a 
coronet. Supporters : two lions sejant, gou6, gardant, beside two trees. 
" siGiLLUH QEOBOii DB DUNBAB couTTiB MABGHix." — A^endedU) Confittiotion Char- 
ter of the Lands of AwhMeck and Newtoun by George Earl of March and Dunbar, 
" Coriutmo conaanguineo noatro domino Thome de Ktrkpatrkt de Eiioabeme MiUti" 
at Dunbar, 9(A December 1424, — Sw Charles Kirlcpairick, Bart. 

296. DUNBAR, THOMAS, EaklofMorat. 

Three cushions within a doiAle tressure, flowered and counter-flowered, 
"a' THOMK DE DUNBAE COMITIB MORAViK." A.D. 1422. — C. Innes, Eaq. 

297. DUNBAR, JANET, Countksb op Moeat. 

Quarterly ; flrst, Moray, as in the last ; second, a lion 

rampant, for Grichton; third, a saltire and chief ; 

fourth, a fess cheqn6 between three cinquefoils, for 

Fraser of Frendraaght. A sprig of foliage sur- 
rounds the shield. 
" 8 ' JONAET [dukbab] couitissa hobavite." — Appmded 

to Charter of Janet Countesa of Murray and Ladg 

Frendracht to Alemmder Dunbar, of W«s{field, her 

brother. A..D. 1454. — The late D. Gregory, Esq. 

298. DUNBAR. ALEXANDER, op Westpield. 

Couch£. A fess between three cnshions ; all within a double 
tressure, flowered and counter-flowered. Crest on helmet, 
a talbot'a head. 

" 5 ' ALEXKDRi DE DDKBAR." A.D. 1 488. — Appended to Letters 
of Reversion, Alexander Dunbar of Westfeld, and Isabel 
Sutherland, his spo^ae, to Janet Counteu ofMorc^ and Fren- 
draght, of the Lauds of Cobnyst. — The late D. Gregory, Esq. 



399. DUNBAR, BEATRICE. 

Much broken. A boar's head conped between three cushions, within a double tressure, 

flowered andconnter-flowered. 
"8' [BEATRICE ddhIbab." A.D. H99.~Fleur9 Charters. 



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30a DUNBAH, THOMAS. 

Conch£. Three ciuhiotts witbin a double tresanre, 

flowered and counter-flowered, with a. label of three 

pointa as a difierance. Greet on a helmet, a hart's 

head issuing from a coronet Supporters : two lions 

B^ant gardant con£. 
« s ' THOMK DK DUNBABBB." — From a Bread Seal. — C. 

Innet, Esq, 

301. DUNDAS, NICOLAS, Wife of Alexamdbb Coltil, Cokmbmdatob of Cnutoe. 

A lion rampant ; in dexter chief point a mnUet as a difference. No inscription on 
the seal, only the initials N. D. are at the sides of the shield. A.D. IttSl. — 
C. Itmea, Esq. 

302. DURANT, JOHN. 

A bend indented. The shield surrounded by trscary. 

" a' JOHis imR^TrT."—Appended to Letter from Ae Scottuh Barons to tie Pope. A.d. 

1320. — General Register Hauae. 
SOS. DUREME, SIR WTLEJAM DE, SinoHT. 

On a bend three mullets. The shield aurronnded Vith tracery. 

" 8 ' WTLLELiD DE DKKBMK." — Appended to Obligation 6g WUUam de Durem to pay 

to the Abbeg of Metros prnleen merke at the Festival of St. Marim. a Ji. 1305. 

— Melroe Charters. 

304. DTSCHINGTON, WILLIAM. 

Couch^. On a bend three escallop shells. Crest on a helmet, a garb (T) ; the whole 

surrounded with a border of tracery, 
"s' wiLELMi DE DTSCiNQTOCOT."— ^jywiKfoii to Act of the Parliament of Scotland 

settling the succession to the Crown, a.d. 1371. — General Eegiater House. 

305. EDMONSTONE, SIBWILUAM,OF Ddntekatb, Jdstice-Gkniral of Scotlahd. 

Couchg. Three crescents, in fesa point an annulet as a difference ; all within a 
double tressnre, flowered and counter-flowered. Crest on a helmet, a boise's 
head issumg from a ducal coronet Supporters : two lions rampant 

" ^B '3 TiLi-Eija DE EDMONDBTON." — Appended to Notarial Inetrvment. ajj. 1470. — 
Giammia Charters. 

306. EDMONSTONE, MARGARET, Dadohtbb of Sib Jambs EDXoirffioNE, of Edhon- 

BtONE, Wife of Sib Walter Ogilvie, of Boihe. 
Three crescents. 

" 8 ' KABGABETE EDUSTO." A.D. 1485.— C InntB, Esq. 



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507. ELFEESTON, JOHN. 

A boEtr'a head couped, contonni^ ; in middle chief point a flenr^de-Iia. 
" B' JOHAMHis DE vjjjxsTus." AJ>. 1292. — ChtgOet Souat, Wettmintltr. 

508. EXFHINGSTON, BOBERT, LOBD. 

A dLerron between three boars' heads and necks erased. Crest on a helmet with 
mantling a sword bendnise, the point upwards. Sapporten: two savages. 
Motto on a scroll under the shield, " cacs CAcan." 

"SUULUIK BOBXsn DKI BLPmNOnOGM." JLD. 1561. — Morton CKorftrs. 

809. EBGADIA, ALEXANDEB. 

A galley, the stem and prow terminating in a dragon's bead. The mast seems to 
estend beyond the shield, and terminates in a croes at the commencement of 
the inscription. 
•< a ' ALEZASDBi DK EEGtADiA," A.i>, 1292. — C^c^Htr Eouac, WMawuter. 

EBROL, EAEL OF. Vide Hat. 

310. EBSEINE, SIB BOBBBT, EjnoHT. 

Concha. A pale. Crest on a helmet, a griffin's head and wings issuing l^m a 

coronet. The shield within rich tracery. 
" B ' BOBT 0E KB8KYK DNi EKTSDKH." — Appended lo Act of Ihe Parliameiit of Scotland, 

tettUng At mcceemm to the Croum. a.d. 1371. — Oeneral Segister Houat. 

311. EBSKIKE, SIB THOMAS, Enigqt, Som or the above Bobert. Mabricd the 

Hbibess of Mabr. 
Couch£. A pale, with label of five points. Crest on a helmet, an eagle's head 

and wings, hol<^g in its beak a sprig or branch of a tree. Supporters : two 

griffins. 
" s ' TOKE DE EBSCiK." AJ>. IZM.—Marr Charters. 

312. EBSEINE, SHE NICOLAS, EnoHT, Second Son or Sm Bobebt Ebbeime. 

Couchg. A pale engrailled. Crest on a helmet, a dragon's head and wings. Sup- 
porlen : two demi-savages ; the whole surrounded by elegant tracery. 

"moOLAS DE ebsxtkb." — Appended to Charter hy "Nicolas de Erikine miUa 
dotimut Kynoul " to Fatrid Blar of the Lands ofBothyoi m the Bwom/ ofKywnil, 
Perthshire, a.d. 1870.— £aI%oa( Paper*. 



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315. EBSEINE, ALEXANDEB, Sbcohd Lobd EsiEDai. 

Coucli6. A pale. Crest on a helmet, a swan's neck ; the background filled np vith 

branches of laurel. 
" 8 ' *T.Tf.T*T>HT DMi [ebsjkt." a.d. 1495. — Appended to Presentation of the ChapJaincs 

of Qarrioch to Sir Robert Pateraon, — Marr Charters. 

314. ERSEINE, ROBERT, LORD. Son of the above Auxaiider. 

CoDche. Quarterly; first and fourth, Erskine, aa before; second and third, a 

bend between aiz cross crosslets fitoh6e, for Marr. Crest on a helmet, a 

heron's head. Supporters : two griffins. 
" a ' soBERTi EBSSUH DOMINI DE EBSETN." A^, 1510. — Dan Ckarttn, 

815. EBSEINE, THOMAS. 

Much injured. Concha. On a pale a cross croaslet above a crescent. Crest on a 

helmet with mantlings, a griffin's head. 
"aiQiixnif iso[iix de ebjskin." a.d. 1527.— <7. /nn<«, Eiq. 

316. ERSKINE, SIR THOMAS, of Bhbchix, Seckbtaht to Jambs V. 

Quarterly ; first and fourth, on a pale a dagger, point in base, for Erskine ; second 
and third, the piles of Brechin, which, through the nnskilfiilnees of the en- 
, graver, have the appearance of tlie Roman letter V. The shield is in front 
of a griffin, one of the Erskine supporters. 

" 8 ' tome eesctw." a.d. 1641. — Z'lm Charters. 

317. ERSKINE, JOHN, LORD. 

Concha. A pale. Crest on a helmet, a swan's neck. Supporters: two griffins. 
" s' JOHAMNis DNi EBSEiH." A.D. 1653. — Ktlm/th Chorten. 

318. ERSKINE, ROBERT, Dsah of Abkbdzbn. 

On a pale a sword, the point in base. 

" B ' X. ROBEBTi EBaKTKE." A.D. 1558. — AvMboF Chorttn. 

319. EBSEINE, ALEXANDER, "Brotheb Gebmaketo ahe Houobabile Lobd Johk 

Lobd Ekskik." 
On a pale a crescent. The inscription is injured, it seems to be— 
" 8 ' alexandri erskin de . . . ." — Appended to Eeoersian of the Lande ofKeUor m Perth- 

Aire mftvotir of WiiSdm Douglai of LochUven. a.d. 1563. — Morion Charten. 

320. ERSKINE, DAVID, Archdeacon of Bbeceik, and Commendator ov Dktbdrgh. 

A pale ; at the radea of the shield are the letters D. £. 

B cOMENTAsn DE DRTBUROH." A.D. 1567. — Avl^ior Charten. 



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321. Akothkr Seai. of ths sahb pbbson. 
On A pale a man's heart. 
" 8' DAVID EBSKTHB." Aj>. 1569. — AvldboT Charters. 

S22. ERSKIN£, JOHN, Eabl of Uabb. 

Quarterly ; first and fourtii, a bend between six cross crosfllets fitch^ for Marr. 
Second and third, a pale, fbr Erskina Crest on a helmet, a dexter hand 
iasuing from a coronet of nine points, holding a sabre. Supporters : two griffins, 
their wings elevated. Motto on a scroll, each side of crest, " jz faits flur." 

■< B' JOHANIS COVTCLB DS KAB DKI DX EBSKtM BT OASVIOCB." AJ>. 1596. — MOTT 

Charttra. 

828. FALCONER, RICHARD. (HAWKEEeroir.) 

Not on a shield ; two fidcons on a fleurnle-lis. 

" aionx KiCABDi FALCOHAB." — Apptodtd to Charter by WtlHam de Hawkerattm and 
Sobtrt Am Brother, John Mwidegnmory, V. Avenel, and Nicolat (de Mems\ ton of 
Eolandj Aefive Knights of the Stuart, to the Albes of Metros ofLmids ta&hpastvr- 
age at Inaenoich. c. aj>. 1170— Helrot Charters. 

324. FELTON, SIR JOHN, Lord of Ocbiltkb. PlaU X. Jig. 18. 

Two lions passant palewise. A lizard at each ddo of the shield. 
" 8 ' [ JOHAinns] DE T^LiroTX." — Affiended to Charier of th» Patronage of the Church of 
OchiUre lotheAhbey ofMdroa. a.d. 1333. — Mdrw Charters, 

325. FENTON, SIR WILLLAM, or Beaufobt. 

lliree crescents. This seal is the same shape as the shield. 

" B ' DOHim wmua de fentuk." a.u. 1292.— CAopfer House, WeslmAieter. 

826. FENTON, JANET, Sole Heibxss ofWaluxr de Fentom, i.ate Lord ofBaisie, 

IK THE ShIBE of FoBFAB. 

Three crescents, a label of three points. Foliage at the ndes and top of the shield. 
" s ' jonetae fkntoh iunobis.'' A.D. 1448. — Glammis Charters. 

327. FENTON, JANET. 
Three crescents. 
" B ' JAMETE FENTON kUKOBts." — BedgmOion bg Janet Ftnton, one of the heu-esses-por- 

tioners of Fenton of BaUae, of the Lmda of Cockiaw. AJ). 1472.— IXe 

late D. Oregory, Esq, 



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328. FENTON, JANET, of Baikie. 

Three creaceula. 

"a' JOMETE FESTOUK." A.D. 1489. — GUmwus Charten. 

329. FERGUSON, JOHN, Bdhgess op Edinbdbqh. 

A chevron between three mullets in chief^ imd a fleur-de-lis in base. Above the 
shield the initials I. F. a.d. 1594. — Sout^ai Charten. 

330. FEENINDRAUCH, HENRY. 

A beaiitifullj' execnted design, not on a shield. A lion coiled, within a double 

tresanra flowered. 
"b' hekrioi de FEKtrrNDRADTH." A.i>. 1292. — Ou^Ur House, WesbmngUr. 

331. FERROUR, MARGARET. 

A device, not on a ahield, allusive to the surname. A hcffse-shoe endosiag a niul- 

head. 
" e ' KAROABBiE FEBOOK." — Qmeroi Register ffoiae. 

332. FERROUR, ALICIA. 

A hammer and a horae-shoe, not on a shield. 
" s ' ALICIA FEROUB." — Ibidem. 

333. FIFE, MALCOLM, EARL OF. 

An armed knight on horseback at full speed, a drawn sword in his right hand, and 

on hia left arm a shield. This fine seal is much injured. 
" ^ioillch] UAi.coLin [cojuna de ftff." a.d. 1217. — Panmure Charten, 

334. FIFE, DUNCAN, EARL OF. 

Tbia has been a fine oeal, but is now much broken. An armed knight on horseback 
at fbll speed, aa word in his right hand, and on his left arm a shield charged 
with a lion rampant, which Ja repeated on the capariaons of tihe horse. 

" [aiaiLL DimcJANi couftis de ftff]." — Appended to Charter h/ 2>unain, Earl of 
Fife, of the Lands of Qwglt, in the Earldom ofF^e, to 2iobert de Erskynt, Kn^ht. 
A.D. 1360.— ja 



385. FIFE, ISABELLA, COUNTESS OF. 

A j^ettily designed seal. A tree in the centre, from the branches of which two 

shields are suspended ; the dexter bearing a lion rampant, for the Earldom of 

Fife ; and the ainister, a fess cheque, for Stnart 
" 8 ' lAABELLE COTTMTIB DK FTFT." — Appended to Charter hy ItabeUa Cowitesa of 

Fife to Sir James of Dougias, Knight, of the land of Estir Fern}/, m Fife, m ex- 

cambionfor UieUmdofMurehaU. a.d. 1369. — Morton Charters. 



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FIFE, KAMSAT, EAEL OF. Fife Ruuat. 

336. FITZALAN, BRIAN. Om or tbr Gitabduhs or Scotlahd. 

A chimera of four masks. 

" TOT CAMTA TOT BEKTKKCIE." A.D. 1292. — Chapter ffoutt, WeatrntoUtr. 

337. FLEMING, THOMAS. 

Couch£. A cberron within a doable trewnre flowered and counter-flowered. 
, Crest, a wolf a head iBsuing from a helmet, all within round tnicery. 

"s' THOUE TLEiaHQ." AJ>. 1366. — Mart CliarUn. 

338. FLEMING, DAVID. 

Concha. As in the last, with a label of three points. Crest on a helmet a goal's 

head. Supporters ; two lions rampant gardant. 
** 8 ' DATis rLmTKQ." AJ>. 1392. — Afarr Charten. 

339. FOBBES. ALEXANDER, or Bsrs. 

Ermine, three bears' heads mnzzled and couped. Tbo shield is aurrounded hj 
tracer; of a trefoil form, in each of the internal angles of which is a cross 
croeslet fitch^, and on the top of the shield is a small saltire. 

" siOiiJ.ini ALEXAHDsi FOBHEg." — Appended to BeagnatitM of tie JJande of Camqu/uU, 
m Hie Earldom ofMarr and Count}/ of Aberdeen, in fitwur ofAUxtmder Earl of 
Marr. a.D. 1427.~-Jfarr Chartert. 

340., FORBES, WILLIAM, of Corbindiia. 

Three bears' beads mnzzled and couped, a crescent in fess point for difference. 

Tlie shield anrroanded b; foliage. 
" g' THJJELHi FORBBS J>E coBSBHDS." Aj>. 1557.— Jfcfiymuat Chartere. 

341. FORBES, ROBERT, Cohhehdatos or MoimnjaK. 

As in the last, but with a pheon in fess point. 

" 8 ' EO coKEKDATAaa DB MOKTMOS." Aj>. 1585. — ifonffntuik Chariera. 

342. FORRESTER, ADAM, or Cobstobfhdie. 

A very ^nity deugn, but rather debced. A lion sqant, holding with his foicpaws 
a shield, charged witli a chevron between three hunting-homB stringed. The 
inscription is very fiunt, but may be read — ■ 

" s ' ADE roKKEnzB." AJ>. IVXi.^'&ivtiwek Chartert, 



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348. FORRESTER, RICHARD, " Fnji qcokdah ALKZAmm Fobbbsibe." 
Tbno hnating'horas stringed ; yeiy rodely executed. 
"8' SKCAaDB FOSTER." ±j>. 1452. — Soutkttk Cfurtert. 

344. FORSYTH, DAVID, of DiKsa. 

On a tesa between three cross crossleta fitGb6e as many lozenges. 
"8' d[atid FORJsiTBT." A.D. 1488. — C. Ttmes, Egq. 

S45. ERASER, RICHARD. 

Six roses ; S, 2, and 1. The stiield, siispended bjr the guige, in centre of tracery. 
" s ' BiCASDi FRASEB, H." AJ>. 1292. — Cht^fter Hotue, Watmmtta; 

346. FRASER, EICHABB. 

Six cinqnefoila ; 3, 2, and 1. 

" s ' RiCAKDi FSE8BK." AJ>. 1292. — Cht^to- HouM, Wotrrwukr. 

347. FRASEE, SIMON. 

Same as No. 34a, with the addition of a label of fbnr ptrintfl and a lizard on each 

side of the shield. 
" 8 ' BDiONis FSUES." AJ>. 1892. — ChojAer Houtt, Weitmiiuter. 

34a FRASER, ANDREW. 

Same a8 No. 345. The shield aurronnded bj tracery. 

"s' ARDSKE FRASEB mLms." A.D. 1292. — Gutter House, Watmiruler. 

849. FRASER, ALEXANDER. 

A knight on horseback at full speed, completely armed in chain-armour, and a sur- 
coBt over it, holding a sword in his right, and on his left a shield charged 
with three cinquefoils, which also appear on the caparisons of the horse. The 
whole is Burronnded with a kind of engrailled border, having much the 
appearance of a tressore. 
" B ' al[kx]u(dbi FRA8BB lOLms." — Appmiid to iMer of Hie Scottish Banma to the 
Pi^pt, A.D. 1320. — Qenmd BegwUr House. 

350. FRASER, JAMES, or FBSHDS^naKr. {T) 

Afess chequ^ between three rosea in chief and as many in base, the last two and one. 
Crest on a helmet, a wolTa head issning from a coronet, and haviDg some kind 
of ornament on the head, with drapwy foiling over the neck ; the whole sur- 



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ronnded with tracet7, and the backgronnd onutmanted with foliage. Tbia seal 
is mnch broken ; the parts which remwn, however, are ehaip and perfect. 

*■ B ' J o . AKmu.." {iy—Appaidtd to Act of &e ParHanaa of SctMaad 

ttt&tgt^aticcanem to t^ Crown, ajj. 1371. — GtMral Begitter Bouie. 

361. FRASER, HUGH. 

Couch^. Three cinquefoils within a bordnre charged with nine mnUets. Crest on 

a helmet a buck's head. Sa^^rters ; two lions rampant gardant coa6. 
" SILL. H[Daoins] FRASEB." — Ajppended to SetigrtaAm of Ae Landt of Fatrlghi^, 

Pe^lmlurti by Hugh JVowr, m Ma hcmdg oflAyrdJama Douglat, Lord o/Lmton. 

Sih March, a.d. \377.— Morton Charien. 

352. FBASER, JAMES, Of Ferendrach. 

A bend dnister, indented, between three dnqnefoilB. 

"a' JACOMFRASKE." — Charter by " J<K<Aiu Frcotr dot dt Fermdraoh," of ^ Lmds 
of Cambeitort, m baroma tie Louidioyn, aj). 1402.— Jtfeftw Chartera. 

353. GAIBEAITH, MALCOLM. 

Three boars' heads conped contoum6 ; the shield suirounded by tmcerj. Much 

injured. The inscription appears to be — 
" a ' halcolmi GAtBRATBB." — Aj^nnded to Charter (y Malcolm GoBiraith of the 

Lands of PertoutUmde, m exeambum for a HostHage in S:i«ros,to the Abbeg of 

MOrvt. A.D. H09.—Meiroi Charten. 

854. GALBRAITH, WALTER. 

Three boars' heads and necks erased. Very rudely executed. 

" a ' WALTEEI QABRAT." AJ>. 1542. — Nopto- ChortOV. 

GALLOWAY, LORD OF. Vide Dodglas. 

356. GARDTN, WALTER. 

On a chevron between three boars' heads and necks erased, a mullet inter two 

crosses patie. 
" b' YkVTmi QAmtTV."— Appended to Befertumbs WaUer Qardgn, m favour of Janet 
Cramond of Aul^Ktr. a.d. 1634.— Juidiar Ckarten. 

366. 6IFF0ED, JOHN, Lord of Yebter. Plaie X.fg. 14. 
Three battering rams ; not on a shield. 

" B ' JOHANMiB QirrASD."—Aj^tended to Charter by John Qifard to the Abbey of 
Melroi of Tenement and Londe m Ye^or. c. A.D. 1820^Jf«frcw Chartere. 



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S57. GIFFOBD, JAMES, or Shebiffhali- 

Rndel; executed, but bold and perfect. Ermine, three bars. 

" 8 ' JAOOBI GYFTESD."— Appended to Sam m fmwr of Sir John Douglas, ton and 
cgiparaU ieir of Jama Earl of Morton, Lord DaJkeith, of tie Bavt^ of Morton 
and olhen. 9th F^ruary, a.d. 1473. — Morton Chartert. 

858. GIFFOBD, ALEXANDER, PABaoH op NKWLunM. 

Ermine, three bars -, in sinister cliief point a mullet. 

** B ' ALEZASSU oXETEBD." — Appended to Decrtet-ArbUrai concerning the Landt of 
Sfyth, di^mted between Jamet Earl of Morton and Henry Zieingston of Mander^on, 
tenant of&e halfhndt ofBlylh. 22d January, U77.— Morton Chartert. 

359. GIFFOBD, THOUAS, Sou of Wdxuh Gifford. 

As before, with a fleur-de-lis io sinister chief point. 

" S ' THOME SYFFEBD." — Appended to the tame Instrument as the lasL 

OLAMMIS, LOBD. Fu&Ltoh. 
GLENCAIBN, EABL OF. Vide CmnNGHAH. 

360. 60BD0N, JOHN. 

Somewhat damaged. Three boars' heads conped, in fess point a roandle. 
" 3 ' JOHfiions] OOEDOCM." — Appended to a Grant by Agnea D» Douglas, spouse of the 
late John Livingstone of CaUender. a.d. 1428.— Kilsyth Chartert. 

861. GORDON, ALEXANDER, FiBsr Earl of Hinm.T. 

This has been a verj fine seal, but is now much damaged. Couoh£. Qoarterly ; 
first dad fourth, three crescents within a doable tressnre flowered and counter- 
flowered, for Seton ; second and third, three boars' heads conped, tor Gordon. 
Over all a surtout, which is much injured, but has perhaps been three lioas' 
beads erased, for Badeooch. Crest on a helmet with mantlings, a stag's head 
with a collar or wreath of roses about the neck. Supporters ; two greyhounds. 
Inscriptioa on a scroll, part of which is broken. 
" s ' Dni ALEXAKDRi OOMrnB DE HUNTLE," Aj). 1457. — FTeun Charters. 

362. GORDON, GEORGE, LORD, Soir of tbs abote. 

Conch6. Quarterly ; first, three boars' heads cooped, for Giordon ; second, three 
Hons* heads erased, for Badenocb; third, three crescents within a double 
treasure flowered and counter-flowered, for Seton ; fouirth, three dnqnefoils, for 
Eraser. Crest on a helmet with tnantlinge, a stag's head. 

"s' OEOBO. Dns LB OOBOOH." AJ>. 1470. — FUort Charters. 



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36S. GOBDOH, GEORGE, Second Eabl or Hdhtlt. 

Gondii. Qnarterl; ; u in the last. Greet on ft hdmet with mandings, ft stag's 

head. Supporters : two greyhoonda. 
" s ' OBOBai coii[rn8 de] homtlb." a.d. 1491. — Float Charten. 

3fi4. GORDOK, ALEXANDER, Thibd £abl of Hdmtlt, bon of the fbecbdiiig. 
CoDch^. Quarterly ; as before. Crest, &c, the same. 

" s' AI.EXRI OOBDOK cOHiTis DB KDWTLB." — Chorttr by AUxattder Earl of Hwdly to 
RobartlnMt of Balhmakeme. a.d. 1521. — Fleurt Charter». 

365. GORDON, GEORGE, Foubtb Easl of Hdhtli, oaAMseoK or the abotb Alex- 
ander. 

The same ae the preceding, excepting the supporters, which in this instance alone 
are sejant, and gorged with a collar, and the crest isaning from a coronet. The 
background is ornamented with foliage, and the whole is executed in a far 
better style. 

"s' OEORon comns de hodmtlie oni gordone et badzenoth." a.d. 1537. — 
FleuTS Chartera. 

866. GORDON, JOHN, Tehth Eabl of Suthkbiakd. 

Three boars' heads and necks couped, for Grordon ; on a surlout Uiree mullets, for 
Sutherland. Foliage at the top and ddes of the ^eld. 

" 8 ' JOHANNES OORDOH C0BII8 DE SVSLAND." (t) A.D. 1546. — ^therlond of Fortt 

Charlen. 

367. GORDON, JOHN, TwBLrm Earl of SuTHEHLAjro. 

Quarterly ; first and fourth, three boars' heads and necks conped, for Gordon; 
second and third, three mullets, for Sutherland. Above the shield a coronet. 
The seal is considerably damaged, bat this blazon can be distinctly made out — 

" s ' jo[hahnis couijns de bdtherland." — Appended to Freest by JoAn Earl of 
Sn&ertand infiwour of Akxmdtr SutheHand ofEone, aa heir to WilUam Suther- 
land of Forae, who was "frater avi" of said Alexander. 29th April 1605. — 
Ibidem. 

368. GORDON, THOMAS, of CLxraiE. 

Quarterly ; first, three boars' beads and necks conped } second, three li<mB' heads 
erased ; third, three crescents within a single treasure flowered ; fourUi, three 
dnquefoils. 

" B ' D. TOME GORDONB." A.D. 1592.— JfofljmMMi Charters. 



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369. OOBDOH, ADAM, of AuCHisDouire. 
Hie same u the last. 

"8' ADAHI GOBDODME." A.D. 1571. — Ibidem. 

870. GORDON, ALEXANDEE, of Cltjkik. 
The game as the precediog. 
" B ' ALEXAKDRi GORDOKi D. CLDifB." — Appended to Charter by A kxonder Gordw of 

Clunie mfanour of Robert Fargtiharson of the Lands ofFiiuean and othtra. a.d. 

1609. — Fituam Charters. 

S71. GOSFORTH, WILLIAM DE. 

A hawk or raven devouring a boar. 

"8' mUA D« GOSFOBTHB." A.D. 1292. — Qo^ter Hmise, Wettmmtter. 

372. GOTHAME, EUFHEMIA. (Gothtn oa GomTirza.) 
A boar's head couped between three mullela. 
"S' EUrBHIB DK OOHAME." AJ>. 145S.— 7^ loU G. Smglht, Esq. 

GOWRIE, EUTHVEN, EARL OF. Fwfe RDTKvmj. 

873. GBAKAH, SIR NICHOLAS DE, Knioht. 

On a chief three esctdlop shells. Thia seal is of beautiful design and execution ; the 

shield is placed in centre of a rich rounded tracery composed of a trefoil, 

the iaterior compartments filled up with foliage, and the exterior spaces 

occupied with boara' heads couped. 
'*8' DomNi KICHOI.AT Di: GBUf MHJTia." — Appended ta Precept of Seuin of the Lande 

i^Halmgtoa. c. a.d. 1250. — Mttroi Charters. 

374. GRAHAM, DATID. 

Sem£ of oroeaes fitcb6e, three escallop shells. 

'< s' DATio DE okamul" aj>. 1292. — Chapter Bouse, TTerinwufer. 

375. GRAHAM, JOHN, Som akd Hub of Sm Nioboub Qbamam. 

A remarkably fine seal On a chief three escallop shells. On the top of tbe shield 
is a wyTem, and on each nde is a lizard, or perhqn a WTvem, the small space 
not allowing the wings to be fiill; expanded. 

" [a T JOHAMNiB [PB] qraha[ii].'' — Appenckd to Seitn of the Barony of Wet^ktr, 
Dumfries. A.D. 1309.— Ife&^w Charters. 



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376. GBAHAM, PATRICK. 

This IB not in good preservation, The chaises seem to be, on s fbsa tiuee escallop 

shells. The shield Barroimded b; tracety. 
" BiaiLi,[u]H [pATBicJn OKA." — Appended to Letter of the Scotluh BaroM to Uie Pope. 

A.D. 1320. — Oeneral Segkter Houae. 

ZTJ. GBAHAM, DAVID. 

On a chief three escallop shells. On each side of the shield, which is sospended 

from a tree, is a boor's head couped erect 
" B ' D(AT]Fr DE GRAHAM." — Ibidem. 

378. GRAHAM, SIR JOHN, Lohd or Abbecosh. 

A boar's bead couped, with the snoot downwards ; and on a chief three escallop 
sheila. On tiie top, and at each side of the shield, is a boar's head couped. 

" a ' Dni jOHAKKis DE OBAAH." — Appended to Charter bg Sir John Oraham, of the 
Patronage of ^ CkurchofWeit^ka;inDti,n^riea,totheAhb^ ofMtirot. c. a.d. 
1320.— Jtfafros CKartera. 

379. GRAHAM, ROBERT, Lord of WjsiLeTON, ra Ktie. PlaU X.fy. 6. 

A stag's bead cabossed, between the attires an escallop shell ; not on a shield. 
" 8 ' ROBEETi DE {oKJAM." — Appended to Charter ^ Eobtrt Qraham to the Abb^ of 
Meiroi ofLanda m TorboUoh m Kgle. c. Jl.t>. 1869.— Ke/roe Charters. 

380. GRAHAM, JOHN. 

A chevron between three escallop shells, the shield surrounded hy tracery. 
" 8 ' JOHAHNis DE QRAiCE." A.D. 1370.— Jfortoi) Charters. 

381. GRAHAM, ROBERT, ofFjntbt. 

Couch^. On a chief engrailed three escallop shells. Crest on a helmet with mant- 

linge, an eagle's head and wiogs, snrroanded with a prettj ornament of foliage. 

"fl' BOBEBn aBAEAHE DE FiRTBE." (T) — Appended Indenture between Bobert Grahome 

and Tbamai Fotheriugham of Wester Povry, " at Ihmdee, ye 27(A Deoemia;" a.d. 

U7S.—AKldbar Charters. 

362. GRAHAM, HENRT, of Couestoh. 

On a chevron between'three escallop shells, a moUet. 
"a' EKNRiCi GHEHBu." A.D. 1486. — Boiaanwon Charters. 

883. GRAHAM, PATRICK, Eart. of Strathern. 

Quarterly ; Srst and fourth, two chevrons for Strathern ; second and third, on a 
chief indented, three escallop shells for Graham. 



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*' B ' PATRici DB ORABAHE coMi['ns PAiAT]iin DE BTATHEBm," — From a deUuA^ 
ml m the dfuaeum of the Society of AtUiguanei of Scotiaad. c. a.d. 1400. 
{Probabln Patrick Graham who married Euphemia Stuart, dauglUtr of Daoid Earl 
o/Sfrathem.) 

384. GRAHAM, WALTER. 

CdocIi^. a kea cbeqa£ ; in base a man's heart, and on a chief three eacallop sfaellg. 

Creflt on a helmet with manlliDgs, a sle nth-hound's head. 
" sianXDU wALTSRi aaui »e talksto." — Detached Seal. — Morton Ciartere. 

885. GRAHAM, WILLIAM, Second Eakl of Montkose. 

CoDch£. Quarter]; ; first and fourth, on a chief, three escallop shells for Graham ; 
second and third, three cinquefoils (roses t) for Montrose. Crest on a helmet 
with mantlingB, a peacock's bead. 

" 8 ' VILLI C5TTIS DE HOTBOS AC Dni OEABA." A.D. 1541. — D. Lwtg, Etq. 

386. GRAHAM, JAMES, Firm Eaxl of Montsose. Created Marqurs 1614. 

A small signet. Quarterly ; first and fourth, on a Teas, (intended for a chief,) thre« 
escallop shells for Graham ; second and third, three roses for title of Montrose. 
— From a Letter, A.D. 1639, m Bednagovxm Charters. 

387. GRAHAM, WILLIAM, Eabl of Mbmtetth, dbc. 

Quarterly ; Srst and fourth, Graham ; second and third, a fees chequ^, in chief a 
chevron for Stratherne. Crest on a helmet with maiitlings, above on Earl's 
coronet, a vulture's head. Supporters : two lions rampant. Motto on a ribbon, 
issuing from behind the crest, "right and seaboi^n." 

"S' WILLELMl COIilTISDE XOKTEAXH DOMI KIJ.BBTD ET KILPOtraT." — Appended tO 

Reiamciation of claim tothe titUofStrathem. A.D. 1636- — Commurdcaied by Jamra 
Demu^oun, Eaq. 

,388. GRANT, JOHN, op FBEocniE. 
Three crowna. 

" B ' JOANins QRAKT DE PBUCtti." — Appended fo Charter to CoUn Mackenzie de Kynlal 
and Baiiara OrarU his epouse, of llie half lande of Zochlruyme. a.d. 1572. — 



. GRAY, ANDREW, LORD. 

Couch£. A lioarampantwithinabordure engrailed. Crest on a helmet with mant- 
lings, a swan's neck iasuing from a coronet. Supporters : two lions rampant, 
cou^ gardanL The inscription on a scroll. 

" S ' ANDBBJB Dili DE ORAT." A.D. li5i.—Athol ChtOlert. 



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390. GBBENEFOBD, WILUAH. 

A aeal of an oval sh^fie, with the device, not upon a ahield, of a sword in pole, bdt- 

mooDted witb two keys in saltire. 
"8' wnxi DB OBBmrESD." AJ). 1292. — Chapter Bouae, Wettmiruttr. 

391. GREIBSON', GILBEBT, of Lag. PlaU X.^. 15. 

A lion rampant, gardaot, crowned. The shield in centra of tracery. 

"s'oiLBERn ." — Appended to Semmctation to the Abbeg of Metros of 

t&« Lands ofDunscore, in Dum/riess/iire. aj>. 1418. — Mebrot Charters. 

892. GDTHEIE, AW:XANDER. 

Coach^. Qnarterljr ; first and fourth, a garb for Cumin ; (T) wcond and third, a 

lion rampant for Gnthrie. Crest on a helmet with manttingB, a lady's head, 

attirad in a pedimental head-dress. 
" b' Ai£lL&in>Bi »K ODTHEiB." A.D. 1508. — Kittlore Charters. 
398. GDTHEIE, JOHN. 

Qoarterly j first and fourth, a lion rampant for Guthrie ; second and third, a garb 

for Cumin. (I) la the fess point is some resemblance to an ermine spot, perhaps 

a mark of cadency. 
" 8 ' [joJanmis OTJTHBB." AJ>. 1509. — AiMboT Charters. 
894. GUTHBIE, EUFHEMIA, Wife of Bobebt Moktookebie. 

Quarterly ; first and fourth, a lion rampant for Guthrie ; second and third, three 

garbs. This is much iitjured. 
" 8 ' ECTEMi ODTHRiE." — Appended to Discharge by Sobert Montgomery of Nether- 
ferry, and Eufamk Chthrie, his spouse, to "ye hoaomble S. Ovthrie ofKy^layth- 

month,f>r 1600 trta-is. AJD. 1561."— Aumar Charters. 

395. HAIG, FETEB OF, Lobd of Bemebside. 

Three bars. 

" siGiLLDfH FETtti de] HAS." — Appended to Charter ly Peter ofHaig, Lord ofBmiersidt, 
granting to the Abbey of Metros half a stone of wax yearly, for the Chaptl ofSL 
Cuthberfs, Old M^rot, instead of a payment of salmon, c. A.D. 1260. — Mebvs 
Charters. 

HAILES, LOBD. Vide Hepbcbm. 

396. HALTBDETON, WALTEB. 

On a bend three maecles; the shield surrounded with tracery. 
" siOiLLHH WAiTEEi DE HAUBUKTOK," — Appended to Act of the Parliament of Scotland 
settling the Succession to the Crown. A J>. lZ71.—0eneral Begister Souse. 



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897. HALTBURTON, WALTER. 

Quarterly ; first and fourth, on a bend three masdes for Haliburtoa ; second, three 
ban tor Cambron of Gowrie ; third, a bend for De Vanx of Dirleton. 

" a ' WALTEBi DE HAUBUBTON." — Appended to PrDcw^Uory of Saignation into the 
Km^a hands bg George Lord HaHbiirton and Banm of BaUgemocht, of Lands m 
the Barony of Babgemochtomd Shirt of Perth. 2Bth Jmu, A.l>. li7S.~-Baltifoci: 
Charters. 

398. HALYBUBTON, JAlfET, Ladt DntLETOH, dauohtgr of Patrick Lord Halt- 

BUBTOK. 

QuBTterlj, aa in the last. The shield ornamented with foliage. 

" 8 ' JOBAtmSTE DOUKE DE DIKLTO." A.D. 1648. — C. K. ShoTpe, Eiq, 

899. [HAMILTON,] DAVID, Sow op Walter. 

Three cinquefoib pierced; the shield surrounded bj tracery. 

"8lon.i- DATiD Fim WALTER." — Appended to Act of the Parliament of Scotland 
BtUling Hit Succession to the Crown, a,d. 1871 . — Oeneral Begieter House. 

400. HAMILTON, SIK JOHN, Kmiobt, Son op tbe above Datid, the first of the 

chief family who appears to hare assumed the Gumame. Plate XIL fg. 1. 
Concha. Three cinqnefoils pierced. Crest on a helmet, a boar's head and neck i the 

background ornamented with foliage. The first part of the inscription on this 

fine seal is unfortunately lost, but has evidently been — 
" SiaiLLClf JOBIS DE HAMTLIOK," — Appended to Contract of Marriage hUuxen Sir J(Jm 

Banulton, Lord of Cadgow, and Jaooba, daughter of Sir James Douglas of 

Da&eith. a.d. 1888.— iforton Charters. 

401. HAMILTON, JAMES, liOBD. 

Three cinquefinls pierced. 

"8' JACOBI DE HAmLTomf." — Af^tnded to Charterofthe Lands ofCesiford, iy James 
Lord HamiUon to Robert Cfraham. a.d. 1446. — Flewt Charters. 

402. HAMILTON, SIR JAMES, of Finnart, Kniobt, covHOtii.T cau.ed the Bastard 

OP Arrait. 
Thrve ciuquefoils ; over all a bend. At the top and udes of the shield a scroll 

ornament. 
'* 8' Dni JACOBI HAMILTOOMDEPIMar ." A.D, 1528. — Bardowie Charters. 



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403. HAMILTON, SIE JAMES. Tm sahe Pemos. 

Couchl. Three dDqaefoils, vithin a aiDgle treasure flowered. Crest on a helmet, 
B lion'a bead crowned. SapporterB : two antelopes cou€. On a ecroll are the 
initialB J. H. D. F. 

Attended to a Receipt granted by km to Jama Earl of Morton, for 3400 merkt 
" Ttdd}) gold and sileer, toith one chmzie of gold m teed of one other hundred merlcg, 
part of iOOQ merkt" for tA« marriage of Margaret Douglas, daughter of the Earl 
ofMori/m, toith Aw brother Janus Earl ofArran. aj>. 1532. — Morton (3uater». 

404. HAMILTON', JAMES, Sbcohd Earl of Arbam, Beoent of Scoti.and. 

Couch6. Qnarterij ; firat and fourth, a galley without sails, for Arran ; seomid and 
third, three cinquefoils, for Hamilton. Crest on a helmet, an oak tree, with a 
frame-saw fixed traaayerBelj in its trunk. Supporters: two antelopes; the 
backgrotmd ornamented witli foliage. Executed in a singnlarlj rude manner. 

" 8 ' JACOBUS ARANiE OOHS 8C0T0BU QUB£B BF PBicEPB." — Af^iended to Charter by 
" Daoid Ramyltotm fUhu teriio geniius Jacobi Arranie comitia tin) Haniltoun 
regm Scotie protecioris et Gubematoris." — To Katharine MailviUe, daughter of the 
deceased Sir John MatlvHU of SaHh, Knight, of Schaufs Mylne, ^^ in S\enffdom 
of Fife. A.a. 1549. — Leven and Melville Cbartert. 

405. HAMILTON, JAMES, Duke op Chatrlhbradt. The bake Pessok. 

A fine targe seal, in good preservation. Quarterly; first and fourth, Hamilton, aa 
before ; second and third, a galley without sails, for Arran. The shield sur- 
Tonnded by the collar and badge of St. MichaeL Above the shield a ducal 
coronet. Crest, an oak tree iamiing from a helmet with mantlings, and having 
a frame-aaw fixed transverBely in its trunk. Supportoie : two antelopes cou4, 
chained and gorged with ,a ducal crown. Motto on a ribbon below ttie shield, 

" THROOQH." 
" S ' JACOBI DrCIB CASTBl HKB^AUII CJOXITIB ABKASIE Dni HAHKTLTOnil." — Appended, 

with the two foliowing teaia, to a " Ratifcati/m by James Dvie of Chaieiheraut, 
Dame Margaret Douglas his spouse, and James Earl of Arran their son imd heir." 
A.D. 1560. — Morton Charters. 

406. HAMILTON, MABGASET, Ddchess op Chatelheract, Eldest Dauohies 

OF Jajcbb Eakl of Uobiom. 
Per pale. Dexter, quarterly ; as in the last ; sinister, on a chief two mnllelB, for 
Morton. Above (lie shield aa open coronet of nine points. From behind the 
shield, and surrounding the base, a cordili^ of four knots. 

" 8 ' lUEGBtZA DD0HA8 OASTBI HBRALDI8." — Ibidem. 



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407. HAMILTON, JAMES, Thisd EUbl of Abkah. Sou or the abotx Ddu ihd 
Ddchesb. 
Quarterl; ; Hamilton and Arran, as before. Crest, the axme usuing from a coronet 
of five poiDta above a helmet with inaatliagB. SnpportAra, m before. Motto 
on ft ribbon below the shield, " thbeuoht." 
" 8 ' JA.COB1 comna db arani et BXBXDziAsn db lumLTON." — Ibidem, 
108. HAMILTON, DAVID, Third Sok of the Seoomd £abl of Arran. 
TTiree cinquefbik ; in fess point a aaltire for diSerenoe. 
" s' DATU> HAHAtnLTOUH." — Appended to the aame Charter at No. IM. 

409. HAMILTON, JAMES, Eldxbt Son of Lobd Cudd Hamilton. Crrated Earl 

OF Abzbcobn 1606. 
Three cinqaefbila. A label of three points. Great on a helmet with mantlings, » 
befbre. Sapp<»ters : two antelopes. Motto on a ribbon issning from behind 
the crest, " ihrodgh." 

"S'JACOBI HAULTON lUaRI D. FASLAT BARStX BT RBOA[LrrATI8 EIU]SDE[k].''— > 

Appended to Prtcept of Seisin for infifUng SfAert ffarbaleoune and Chrittim 
HamiiKm, hit apoiue, in the Kirh Lands of Butherglen in the BegaUty ofPatslei/. 
A.D. 1603.— (7. Baxter, Esq. 

410. HAMILTON, ANNE, DUCHESS OF. 

Quarterly ; first and fourth, Hamilton, three cinquefoils pierced ; second and third, 
a galley of three masts with biuIs furled, for Arran. Above the shield a 
coronet of five points. Crest on a helmet with mantlings, an oak tree issuing 
from a coronet, with a framC'Saw transverse the tnink, and a ribbon on which 
the word "TBBonaH"iB inscribed. Sapporters: two antelopes chained and 
gorged with a ducal crown. — Appended to an Inetnanent dated 1701 ; but the 
original seal, in nlver, was in 1680 m postesiioR of the present Stiehett. — Com- 
mamsated by James QAeon Craig, Esq. 

411. HAMILTON, JAMES, or Kihcavel. 

A lion's head erased between three cinquefoils pierced. 

" B ' JACOBi HALTOCN asCAXL."^Charter bj/ " Jacobtu BamiUoun de Kinead fraier 

germatms et heres qwmdam Qamni Hamilton" to Bi^ert Camegy and Margara 

Guthrie. aj>. 1S49. — Avidbar Charters. 

412. HAMHiTON, JAMES. Patron of LiBBEBnoN. 

lliree dnqnefoils within a ungle treesure flowered ; a mullet in fess point The 

top and aides of shield ornamented with fiowers. 
" b' JACOBI HAMILTODN DE LEBAS." A.D. lb^^.-~(^ of EdmbuTgh Charters. 



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413. HABECHAS, ROBERT, (Hascass.) Shebitp op Pcbtb. 

Three fleur-de-lis aurmouDtod with a bend. Only a few letters of the inBcripdon 

remain, bat it no doubt was — 
"8' BOBEBii HABECHAS." A.D. 1305. — AvidbttT ChorUn. 

414. HASTINGS, JOHN. 

A manche. 

"8' J0H18 DE HAsnHGES." A.D. 1292. — ChopttT Houst, Wuimiiuter. 

415. HATLET, ALEXANDER OF. 

A boar's bead and neck couped, not upon a shield. 

"s' Ai,EZSAMDSi DE HATLBt." A.D. 1292. — Chaffer House, Watmmster. 

416. HAUDENE, RANULF OF. 

A aaltire cantoned with four mullets of rix points. At the top and each aide of the 

shield is a branch of foliage. 
"s' RAKUlPi DB HACDEMS." — D«U>ched Seal. — Mtlrot Charten. 

417. HAT, NICHOLAS. 

Three escutcheons. 

" s ' NiCQOLAi DS HATA." A.D. 1292. — Chapter HouM, Wtstminsler. 

418. HAT, GILBERT. 

Three escutcheons. An ornament of foliage surrounds the shield. 

" B ' DE HAY." — (The name in the Instrument is Gilbert, that on the seal 

appears like Robert, but it is mncb iDJured.) — Aj^mded to Letter of the Scottish 

Barotu to the Pope. a.d. 13S0. — General Beguter Hoim. 

419. HAT, JOHN. 

Ibree escutcheons surmounted with a bend indented. The shield as welt as the 
background ornamented with lines forming a lozenge pattern. 

" siaiLLUH J0H18 DE UEIA." — Amended to Charter }y John de Haya, Lord of ToU- 
bothel, to John Lyon of the Lcmds of Eallyndrath, in Oie Barony of CotJaa, Jbr 
payment of oris silver penny or a pair of white gloves (U Aberdeen. 26tA Jf(^ 1868. 
— Qlammis Charters. 

420. HAY, EDMUND, of Lees. 

Couch^. Ermine, three escutfiheons. Great on a helmet, a stag's head afihmt«. (t) 

The background filled up with foliage. 
"8' XDHuin>DE[HAT].'' A.D 1425. — The kite O. Snathe, JEsq. 



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121. HAT, JOHN. 

Couch6. Three eacutcheoiiB. Crest on a helmet, app&rentlj a flemale head couped 

at the ahonlders. On each ride of the helmet a tree. 
" B ' JOAmnB Dx HATK." AJ>. 1481 . — KHroBOck Betourt. 

Hi. HAY, JAMES, of Naughkoi. 

Couchi. Three escntcheons within a bordore indented. Crest on a helmet willi 
montlings, a mennud with a mirror in her dexter hand, and a comb in her 
lister. Inscription on a scroll aoironnding the design. 

" S ' JACOBI Di HAT." — Af^xnded to (^Ugation bg James Hay to Peier Crichton, 
Matter of the Wardrobe to James III., m inq>iemera of the Contract of Marriage 
bebeem the said Ptter and Janet Hag las daughter. a.d. 1494. — C. Baaier, Esq. 

428. HAT, , OF Hboikch. 

Three escutcheons. A dnqnefoil in &bb point Much injured. 
" B ' HAH." Aj>. 1498.— rA« iaU 0. Smj/Ae, Esq. 

424. HAY, WILLIAM, Tbikd Eabl of Ebbol. 

Bather injured. Conch£. Three escotcheons. Crest on a helmet with mantlings, 

a bull's head couped. 
" 8 ' wii.M.[iu] coiQTiB DB BBOi." A.D. 1498. — Glommis Charten. 

425. HAT, WlUJAM, Fourth Eabi, of Ebbol. Son of the ahote. 

Couch& Three escutcheons. Crest on a helmet with mantlings, a bull's head. 
" B' WHXEua coioTiB BABOUx." (T) A.D. 1512.— ^wfttior CKortvs. 

426. HENDERSON, JAMES, of Fobdel. 

Tliree piles issuing from the rinister. On a chief ermine, a crescenc ~ 
" a ' haobi jacobi hxkisom." A.D. 1497. — C. Znnet, Esq. 

427. HEPBURN, PATRICK. 

On a cbeTTon, a rose between two lions rampant respecting, within a bordare en- 
grailed. The shield in centre of pointed tracery. 

"s' fatbicu db [hefIbobhx." — Appended to Act of the Parliament of Scotland settling 
the Svccession to the Crown. a,d. lS7l.—0eneral BegiHer Souse. 

428. HEPBURN, ADAM, Dkak of Dhmbah. 

On a chevron, a rose between two lions rampant respecting. 

" 8 ' EDE DE HBFBCBN DECANI DE DVh,"— Appended to Indenture between the Abb^ of 

Metros and the Collegiate Church of Dun&v, regarding the Tithes of Edmutittun. 

A.i>. l46S.—Mebvs Curlers. 



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429. HEPBURN, FATBICK; Eakl or Botoweli.. 

CoacU. Qoarterl; ; fint and fonrth, ■ bend, for De Tuix ; §econd and third, 

Hepburn, as in the laat. Crest <«i a helmet, a ram's head innrng from a 

coronet. Sapportert: two lioos rampant, gardant, coa6. The background 

ornamented with §croU w<^. 
" 8' PATBicn ooicTis DR BOTBDKL Bi pni Dt BUM." — Amended to Chartsr ttf He- 

agnatim to Sobert CodAum. a.d. ISSS^-QoMra/ StgiaUr Bouse. 



480. HOG, WALTER, 

nree boars' heads cooped. 

- eiaiLLCK -wALTSi b[oo]." — Apptndadto Charter bg Wai- 
ter Hog to Andrew Ktr of Lmde m Coverton. aj>. 
1439.— ^tetra Charter*. 

431. HOME, ADAH. 

A devioe of a mullet of «ght pointa ; not on a shield. 
" 8 ' ADB DK noKE." c. AJD. 116S. — Mebve Charier*. 

4S2. HOME, PATRICE, Abcbdeacok op Teviotdau. 

First and fourth; three papingoes, for Pepdie; second 
and third, a lion rampant, for Home. Supporters : 
two tnrda, (eagles t) The insoriptioii on a scroll 
tasuing from the beak of the dexter supporter. 

" S ' PATCH DB HOMK ASCHB lYBVIDAUB." — Appoukd tO 

a Congrromee between the Abb^ of Mdroi and the 
Archdeacoa ofTmotdak regar^ag the TUhta of Gat- 
Khaw and CHftoaoott. AJ). 1454. — M^vt Chartere. 




483. HOME, ALEXANDER, LORD, Gbeat CBA]fBBBi.AiH or Scoiudd. 

Much defaced. Couch£. Quarterly; as in the last. Crest on a helmet with 

mantlings, a bird's head. (T) 
«B' ALBBAKDKi Dni HOME." (T) — Appended to Reagnatitm by Aieaander Lord Some 
of a great Gannon m High Street, Edmburgk, mjitvour of John Mwr<^ of FaU- 
» lOL AJi. \^^1.—Emaak Charter*. 



434. HOME, SIR DAVID, or Wbdobbbubhb. 

CoDch& A lion rampant. Crest on a helmet, a boar's head, 
"a' DATiD HOUUE us." AJ>. 1505. — SUtgth CbaUn. 



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485. HOME, MABaARET, Wnrs of Ausuidkb Ebsethx. 

Per pale. Dexter, os a p«le a <a«soent t siniBter, quarterlf , first and fbnrtli, a Hon 

rampant, for Home ; second and third, three papingoee, for Fepdie. A slight 

onament at the tides and top of the shield. 
"»'MA3aBKiKHomt.''^AppatckdtoBa>«nitm<(faeL<mda of Ktiior m PtrlMvt in 

fiwour ofW^Xam Dcvgltu ofLoMeem. aj>. 1663.— KotAmi Ckartat. 

436. HOME, JOHN. 

Qoarterly ; Home and Pepdia, as before. 

" 8 ' JOimns mnm." a.d. \5^(i.~Daihwae Charten. 

187. HOME, ALEXAXDEB, Fibst Earl of Home. 

Qaarterly ; as in the preceding. On a sartout, an orle for I^mdale. Above the 

shield, a helmet with mantlinga. Crest, above an open coronet of seven points, 

a lion's bead erased. Supporters : two lions rampant Motto on a ribbon isming 

from behind the helmet, " tbeu to te kkd." 
"s' alXadbi coins hohb oni JtmBURO et diotoi.as.'' a.d. 1605. — Qmeral 

Skitter Houae. 

438. HOBDENE, OALFBID OF. Plate VII. fg. 6. 

On a pear-shaped shield, a fees between three pelicans vnlniDg tliemselves. On 

each ride of the shield a slight ornament of fbliage. 
" BieiLLUK eAtjvRmi db hohdkne." 

439. ConKTEB Seal of the PBECSDnra. Plate \ll._fig. 5. 

An antique gem. A stag. 

" BKNKDicAT Nos DEDB." — Appended to Charter by " Qtofr^ Fiu Qeofra/ " to the Abb^ 
ofMdros t^Laadi at CUfian. c. a.d. 12S0.—ifelro» Charten. 

440. HOBNERDEN, SIB W TTTJAM, Emoar. 

A lion rampaot regardant. Not on a shield. 

" BianxnK willi DB bobtedek." — Appended to Chiwter hy William Homerden, of 
a MUttecro/i at Somenkn to tluAbb^ ofMdrot. ifi. 1256. — Melroi Chartert. 

441. HOXJSTON, JAMES, Sub-Deak of Glasgow. 

This seal is partly broken, but enough remainB to give the correct blason, vi>., n 
ohevroo, cheqn£, between Ihrae martlets, the two in chief respecting ; in 
nuddle chief p<nnt, aeinqnefoO. 

"b' jaoob[i hodbtow]." aj>. 1H7. — C.Innm,E»q, 



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442, HUNTINGDON, DAVID, EARL OF. Aftekwabm David L 

This is mncli injured} tbe design exhibits a knight on horaehack, armed in a 
trelliced hauberk fitting close to the hoij, with a skirt extending to the 
knees, the legs and feet protected bj chaus^ of die same kind of annonr, 
terminating in long poioted toes. The bead of the knight has sostained some 
injury, bnt has endentl; had the nsnal conical-shaped helmet or chapelle-de-fer 
of tbe period worn over the head. In his rig^t hand he holds a lance with 
pennon of three points, chained apparently with a cinqnefbil ; on his left arm a 
kite-shaped shield. Tbe inscription is much it^jured, bat the following can be 

" siGnxTJx DATTT coMiTis AJfGLOBU RKOiNA PRATE18." — Appoidtd to a Charter m tAe 
Treasury of Durham Cathedral, c. aj>. 1120. 

44S. HUNTINGDON, DAVID, EARL OF, Gsakdsom of the precedinq. 

A knight on horseback at full speed, armed in a suit of trelliced or maacled armour, 
with a surcoat above it ; in his right hand a Bword, and on his left arm a shield. 
On the head b a round helmet, apparently with the avantcule. Tbe saddle- 
cloth and breast-leather ornamented with tasaels. The seal is much injured, 
bnt the above can be well made out. 

" 8io[iiJ.] DATtrr coJmitis FRATais [r]kqis scoccib." — Fi-om a Charter in the Offct 
of Duchy ofLanca^er. c. A.s. 1160. 

HUNTLT, EARL OF. Vide Goaoon. 

444. IIJFESTON, LAURENCE OF. 

An oval shape. A fleur-de-lis ; not on a shield. 

" s ' i.ATTBENc[n d]b ILIFISTWIT.'' — Appended to Charter Jgr Agnet, daughier of John, 
tmd unfe of Laurence dt Ilifgiun, coi^irming the grant of the Lands of H^stim, 
uihuA htr father hadmade to tiieAbbey ofMelroe. a.d. 1249. — Melros Charters. 

445. INOHMARTINE, JOHN OF. 

A hind's bead cabossed, between two branches of foliage ; not on a shield. 
"8' JKHAN D. IHCHEICABTIK." Aji, 1292, — Chapter HovM, Westminster. 

446. INCHMARTINE, JOHN OF. 

Billett^, a lion rampant j on each ride of the shield is a lixord. 
"a' JOHAKNIB DE HiKOKABTis." — Appended to Letter of the Scottish Barons to the 
Pope. A.D. 132(1. — General Register House. 



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447. INNES, ALEXANDER. 

Mnch injured. Three molleta. 

" B' ALEXAMD. DQtEfl." A.D. 1491.— 'J'&urs Chortera. 

448. INNES, WILLIAM. 

QnBrtsrly ; fiist and foar^, two boars' heads erased in pale ; aecond and third, two 

mnUeta feeswiae. Foliage sarroonda the top and sidea of the riiield. 
" a ' wrLELXi nona." aj>. 1499. — Fleurs Chofters. 

449. INNES, JOHN, or Issw, 

Qoarterly j tint and fourth, three mallets for Innea ; second and third, three boars' 

beads and necks erased, contoum^ for Aberkerdor. 
" g ' JOAMMIS IKMES DK BODKM." A.D. 1578. — FleiiTs Charter. 

450. ISLES, ANGUS OF THE. 

Not on a slusld. A galley with four men seated, with sails furled. 

" 8 ' ESaos DB yi^ Fim donkaldi." A.D. 1292. — C/ugiter House, Weetmmtler. 

451. ISLES, ALEXANDER OF TBE, Lord of the Isles, and Eabl of Ross. 

Plate XIL^. 6. 

A very handsome and perfect seal Couch6. Quarterly ; first, a galley, surmounted 
with an eagle displayed, for the lordship of the Isles ; second, three lions 
rampant, for Ross ; third, three garbs, for Bncbsn ; fourth, on a bend cotissed 
with ux crosses, three bnckles, for Iieslie ; all within a double treasure flowered 
and counter-flowered. Crest on a helmet, an eagle's head and wings. Sup- 
porters : two lions rampant, gardant, cou£ ; the background ornamented with 
foliage. 

" sion-Ltm albxandw de n.K domiki macLARUH btt bobsie." aj». 1440. — 

452. ISLES, JOHN OF THE, Loan or the Isles, asd Eahl of Ross. FkOa XII. 

Quarterly ; first and fourth, diree lions rampant, for Ross ; second and third, a 
galley under sail, for the Isles ; all surrounded by a double tressure flowered 
and counter-flowered. The shield is supported by an eagle behind, holding 
the upper port in his beak. 

"s' BECBBtu' J0HI3 DE TXE cotTi9 BDSBIE ET Dni iLu."— CAorter bt/ John Earl of 
Boss, Lord of Vie Tales, to John Boss, Lord ofBalnagouxn, of the Lands ofDaynbeg, 
MenbUyne, ^. a.d. libi.—Balnagouxm Ckarteri. 



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453. ISLES, JOHN OF THE, Lobd of the Isles, aks Eakl or Boss. Thk sake 

FxsaoK. 
A handsome design, tlioagh nnfortonatelj now mnch injured. Concha. Quutorly; 
first, Boss ; second, the Isles, as in the last ; third, an eagle ; fourth, indistinGt, 
but apparentlj a hand iasning from the base holding a svord unister, bendvise ; 
an within a doable tressore as before. Creet on a helmet, an eagle with 
wings expanded. Supporters : two Uons rampant, ooa£ ; the backgraond 
ornamented with foliage. 

" 8 ' JOB. DE TLE COlfITU B08BIB BT ». atBTTLABU." — Appended to a Prtctpt oj SoOH 

mfaxmr of WilHam Wrchart, as heir of his father Sir William Wrchart, Kmght, 
Sheriff of Cromarty, in the Bvrgh of Cromarty, Ae Landi oflnchrore, Daaaclma- 
gleir, and Brey, m the Earldom of Bom, " giuea under our Cheat Seed at Yla, 22d 
Fibrattry, aj>. 1471." — Commuvkxai^ by the Bev. J. H. Hughes, if. A. 

454. ISI^S, JOHN OF THE, Loss ov the Isles. The sake Febson, afteb bu Be- 

SIOKATION OF TBE EaRLDOX OF RO88. 

A galley, surmounted with an eagle displayed, all within a double tressure 
flowered and counter-flowered. On the dexter side of the shield is a mullet, 
and an ei^le behind supports the shield iu his beak. 

"siOiLLmf JOBAUmB DE ILT Dus IKSULABU." A.D. 1476. — Geoeroi Register Bone. 

455. IREBT,{t) WILLIAM. 

A dflrice, not upon a shield, a lion soiling a bird. (T) 

" JE BUT 8EL. BE AHUB ixu" kJ>. 1292. — Chapter Eenue, TTsrimnuta-. 

456. IBTING, ALEXANDER, of Druii. 

Three banches of holly leaves. At the sides of the shield are the initials A. I. 
"b'alexahdbi ibttno de drdu." — Appaided to BeeigtuOioR of ihe Landi <fTSli- 
lair, {f«. A.D. 1616.— f^ueon Charters. 

457. JOHN, Sow of Ork . 

An armed knight on horseback ; a drawn sword in his right hand ; on his left arm 
a shield, having the bos in centre, and a border round the edge. 

" sianxTJU JBKis FiLU OBK." — Appeitdedto Chtaler by John, sonofOrm, lathe Abi^<^ 
Mdros <ifthe Landa ofHimedun, m TeviotdaJtt. c. a.d. 1170 — Mdros Charter*. 

458. JOHN, Son of Waij>eve. PhOt TII.J^. 1. 

A lion rampant, contomnf. An ornament of a leaf or ear of com at the sides and 

top of the shield, which is merely indicated by a line. 
" SIOUX, johannis fdji waidetl"— J/jpended to Charter of Coii/lmation by JiJm, 

sm of WaJdeve, of the Landt ofPamaieles to the Abbey of Mdroe. c. ajd. 1220. 

—Metros Charters. 



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459. JOHN, Boh orlftcoAKL. PlaU YH. fig. 3. 

Per pale, the einiater marked with lines croeung each ottm dexter and sinistei 

bendwiM. A cheTTon snrmounted of another roTersed. 
" BiQlLLUii JOHANMIB Piui MiCAELia."— jd^pentfed to Charter of ConfirmaHtm h/ John, 
ton of Micael de Mtthkil, of the Lands of PanaseUt, which teert held of him by 
Aidrtd Faber, and Oliver his son, to the Ahbey of Metro*, c. aji, 1220. — Mtlnn 



460. KAMEIS, ANDREW. 

A device, not on shield ; five fleura-de-lia on a stem. 

" siGiu. ANDREE ^Ajssar ^Appended to the same instmment as JVb. 444. a.d. 1249. 
—~Melroa Charters- 

461. KEITH, SIB ROBERT, Enioht, Mushai. of Scotubd. 

A chief pal; of biz, diapered of a lozenge pattern, which alao omamentfi the back- 

groond ; the shield snrroonded hj rich tracery. 
"a' ROBEiOTDEKETH kasbsClu scocee." — AppouUd to the Same Charter OS No. 191. 

A.D. 131 6. — Mebva Charters. 

462. KEITH, EDWARD. 

A chief palj of six, diapered as in the lost, snnnonnted by a bend. 

" [bi]giu.du edwabdi de ex[thb]." The name in the inatniment is Robert. — ■ 

Ai^ended to Letter of the Scottish Barons to the Pcpe. aj). 1320. — Qeneral 

Register Souse. 

463. KEITH, WILLIAM. 

Cotich6. Diapered of a lozenge pattern. A chief paly of six. Great on a helmet, 
a stag's head. Snrroanded by elegant tracery ; and the background filled up 
with foliage. 

"[e'] wiLLELXi D£ KETBE." — Appended lo Act of Ae ParSameni of Scotland setlUng 
Ae Successum to the Crown, aj>. 1371. — Qeneral Begister Hotae. 

464. KEITH, SIB WILLIAM, of Deldie, Ejoobt. 

Couch4. Quarteriy ; first and fourth, on a chief, three pales, within a bordure en- 
grailed; second, three cushions within a treasure fioweredand counter- flowered; 
third, a bend, between three cross croeslets fltch£e !n chief, and three mallets 
in base. Crest on a helmet with mantliDgs, a lion's head (T) erased at the 



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Deck. Supporters : dexter, a anicom ; sinuter, an ea^e, witb wingi eleratod. 
Motto on a ribbon issuing from behind the crest, " ■ . . . hkus. . . ads BT." 

" eiGILLUlI DOnKI QCLIKUn KEITH HttTTU DB DEUnE." A.D, 1594. — FUuit 

Charten. 

465. KENT, ROBERT, of Imnbbwiok. 

A boar passant; not on a shield. 

"eiatL. BOBEBn de kent." — Aj^mdtd to Charter by Sobert Kent to tie Abb^ of 

Mehoa of Lands and Paiturage m Inaervnck, Haddmgton. c. a.d. 1190.— 

M^roe Charter*. 

466. KER, MARE, Lord of Newbottle. Cbeaivd Eabl or Lothian a.d. 1606. 

On a cbeTroQ, between three mascles in chief and a unicorn's head conped in base, 

three mallets. At the sides of the shield the initials M. K. 
" siouxmi HABCi EER Dni DE KXUBon.E." A.D. 1591. — E^xxnk Charten. 

467. KER, GEORGE, of Fadokside. 

Qoarierly; first and fourth, on a chevron transposed, three mullets i in base, a 
unicorn's head, for Ker ; second and third, three bars, each charged with a 
iozenge for Halyhurton. At the side of the shield the letters G. K. 

"s' OEOROi KAEDK V uxiStSTD^^ Appended to lUmgtut&m ofAeLfmdiofBdtencraf. 
A.D. Ib^l.—EUbank Charten. 

468. EILCONCATH, SIR ADAM DE, Earl op Cabbick in riobt of ms wife Mar- 

jory, DAttOBTEB OF NlGEL EaRL OF CaSRICK. 

This is a remarkable seal, exhibiting a dngnlar design, which is difficnlt to explain, 
thongh the seal is in pretty good preservation. It appears to be a figure in 
long flowing garments, holding in the lefl hand a pennon surmounted with a 
cross, and with the right hand presenting a shield to an armed knight on 
horseback, who extends both hands to receive iL The shield appears chained 
with three dnquefoila, which is also repeated on the caparisons of tbe horse. 

" 3 ' ADE DE K^iLCONCATH Vn^^a."— Appended to Charter by Adam KiiconcoA grant' 
xng the Patronage of the Church ofKUconcath to the Pnorest and Convent ofNorA 
Beneiek, a.d. 1266. — Pannaire Charten. 

469. EINCAIDj JAMES, Youkgbr of Eikcaid akd Craiqlockabt. 

A fess ermine, between two mullets in chief and a castle triple towered in base. 

The inscription is mach injured. 
" 8' [JACOBi] KWOAiD." A.D. 1582. — Dovid Laing, Esq. 



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470. EINCAID, BOBERT, Second Son of Stbphek Kinoaid, POBnonB of Bbouoh- 

TOM. 

On a moant, a castle triple towered, 

" a* BOBEBTCS EiNKAiD." ^D. 1582. — Z>. Zoing, Etq. 

471. KmCBAIGIE, SIB JAMES, EJnQHT. 

A cheTToa, between two mullets in chief and a crescent in base. On tbe top of 

the shield is a mallet of foor points. 
" sioiLLUK DOJOHi lACOBt kdjcraol" a.d. 1520, — MoTT Chorten. 

472. KIHNEAB, EOBERT. 

On a bend sinister, three eagies displayed. 

" BOBEBT EniHEiB." c. xji. 1566. — SoutittA ChorUn. 

473. KINEOS, JOHN OF. 

A device of a lion counler-rampant ; not on a shield. 

" BiQiu. [joJhib de juntos]." — Appended to Charter by John de Einnu, son of 
Henry de Kmroe, to Alexander de Oggolvin, with hia daughter Dioru/sia, iafiee mar- 
riage, of the Lande of Btltmch-climoch and Haach-na-haveU, and to Am hart by the 
amd Dionysia. a.d. 1210. — BaHhyock Charters. 

474. KCRKPATRICK, THOMAS, AFTEHWAitDa Sm Thohab Kirkpatbick of 0tO8E- 

BCSM. Plate ^JX.fg. 2. 
Couchfe. A saltire ; and on a chief three cushions. Crest issuing from a helmet, a 

swan's neck. Snpporters : two lions sejant, gardant. The inscription is 

illegible. 
Appended to a Charter daUd lith March AJ>. 1498, m poaeemm <if the Viscount 

Kenmure. — Comirumicated by C. K, Sharpe, Eiq. 

475. KNOWLES, WILLIAM, Pkeceptob of Toephicbkn. 

On a chevron, three roses (mullelsT). 

" B ' wniL KNOW. FREPTOKn DE TOKPHi "—Appa>ded to Notarial InOru- 

moit, dated 2Gth June, a.d. 1470, regarding a complaint by Janet Fenton of Baihey 

agaimt David Stuart of Sosyth.—QloBwui Charten. 

476. KNOX, MATTHEW. 

A fees cheque, between two roundlea in chief and a lozenge in base. 
"3 ' Dni HATBSI KKOK." A.D. 1547. — C Innet, Eeq. 

KTLE, LORD OF. Vide Stoakt. 



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477. KYNMAS, NICOLAS. 

A dievron between two escatcheouB in chief and a creacent in base. 
" [a ' mcHOLAi] KTKMAS," A.D. 1425. — 7^ late Q. SmgAt, JSaq. 

KINNIBDEGH. Vide CoNSiBCBaH. 

478. LAHBERTON, ALEXANDER. 

Three escallop shells reversed. The inscription is not veiy legible. 
" aLjLXAIO). de i.AiiBiTU."(f) — AppttuUd to Later of the Sco^ah Barow to tfte Pope. 
AJ>. 1320.— General Register ffouae. 

479. LANDEL, JOHN. 

A dedgn of a stag's head cabossed, between the attires is 
a shield, charged with an orle ; on the dexter ude at 
the lower part of the seal is a mullet of six points, and on 
ihe sinister a cinqnefoil. 

" [8 ' j]oHis DE i^wDEL." — Appended to Confirmation bjf John 
Landelo/t/te O^ tohich hia falAer WUHam had made of tie 
Lands<if^'BtndtM,''^.,iaTei!iotdaU,totheAbbeyofMelroe. 
c. A.D. l224.—Afelroi Charters. 

480. LANDER JOHN. 

A boai^s (?) head contoum^, not on a ehidd. 

" siGiLi. joHAmns D. LADNDEta." — Append^ to 

Charter Itf John Landel confirming the Donation 

of the Zande ofSaehmm, tehich W3iitm, eon of 

John, made to the Abb^ijf Metros. a.d. 1227- 

— Melroe Chartert. 

481. LANGTON, JOHN DE. 

This is of a sMeld^Bh^ie, but is merely a device of 
a lion rampant, not apon a shield, unless the 
seal itsdf ma; be meant for it. 

" VDiCIT LEO DE TRIBD JUDA." A.D. 1292. 

Chapter House, Wutmkuter. 

482. LANCASTER, AVICIA. J'laUY.Jig. 7. 

A fiill length figure of a female in long and flowing draperjr, both arms extended, 
a &lcon resting on the left band. The inscription is much de&ced, bat seems 
to be — 




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"aiaiLLOM AViCiA MOHAViLLA." — Appended to Charter 6y Richard Morvile and 
Avieia his toi/e oftht Chaptl of St Mar^a, " de parco," with Ae perttneiUi thereof 
to the Abbes of Metros. "• ^■°* ^^'^ — Mebvt Charters. 

48S. LABDENER, ROG£B. 

A cock crowing. 

"bi&iix. bogebi L^RaRS^it."~~Appended to Aenunciobon bg Roger Lardener of all 
claim to the Lands of CUftun, m favour of Wdliam, son of Earl Patrick, and 
Chriatima Corbet his wije. c. a.d. 1220.— Afefros Charters. 

484. LASCELS, EADULF. 

Eiminc, three garbs. The shield ia suapended b; the gaige, and on the dexter is a 
moUet of six points between two roundles, and on the sinister a crescent be- 
tween BS many of the same. 

" a ' iui>nLFi DE LASO£LLES." Aj>. 1292. — Chapter House, Westmiaster. 

485. LAUDEB, ROBERT, of thx Bass. 

A grifSn segreant, within a bordure charged with twelve fleurs-de-lis. 
" BOBABT LAITDBE." A.D. 1514. — Morton Charters. 

48C. LAUDER, JOHN, Aechdeacon of Teviotdale. 

Quarterly ; first and fourth, three piles ; second and third, a griffin counter-segreanl. 

" 3 ' ja LAUDEB ABCH1DU.C0N TEVIDAUE." A.D. 1539. — C. loneS, Esq. 

487. LAWSON, ROBERT. 

A saltire, and on a chief a horse's head bridled between two garbs. 
"s' MAORI BOBERTi LAUSONE." A.D. 1509. — St. Andrews Charters. 

488. LEIGHTON, ROBERT. 

A lion rampant. 

"8' DU[ ROBBBTI LEGQTODM."(?) A.D. 1586. — C. InntS, 

Esq. 

489. LENNOX, MALCOLM, EARL OF. 

A saltire cantoned with four roses. 

" S ' UALCOLHt COIL DB LETBNAX." 

490. A Shall Cochteb Sbal of the last. 

A stag's head cobossed, and between the attires a shield, 

as in the preceding. 
" sioiLLOM secretl" A.D. 12^2.— Chapter House, 

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491. LENNOX, MALCOLM, EAKL OF. 

Lennox as before, 

"[s'] UAicoiMi comns ds l[£TEK^x].'* — Appended to Letter of the Scottith Barone 
to the Pope. A.D. 1320.— General Register Boute. 

492. LENNOX, DONALD, EAKL OF. 

The game as the last The shield surronnded with tracery. 

"s' DOTENALDi Gomns DE i:bvknax." — Appended to Charter bg tie Earl to Alan 

Brubtme of &e Lands of Muchkerrath and Hohaedabnartyn. Without date, but 

probably about 1360.— JTifayrt Chartere. 

493. LENNOX, ISABELLA, COUNTESS OF, Ddchesb of Albany 

This is in excellent preserratioa, and most beautifully executed. Per pale. Dexter, 
Lennox as before ; sinister, per fese, in chief a fees cheque, with a label of 
three points, for Stuart; in base, a lion rampant, for Albany. The shield is 
suspended from a tree ; at each ude is a heart, and the background orna- 
mented with foliage. 

" SIGILLD. ISA^UXE DDCiaSB ALBUnS Bt COMETIBBE DE LEVENAX." — Tbitfneondm- 

teresHnff eeal u appended to a Charter by the Ducheas of the Lande of Dwttreffe, 4K; 
to William de Sdmonetone, «»» and heir of Sir WiiUam de Edmonttone, of Cvl- 
lodin, Kniglii. llth Fiiiraary 1445. — Dwttreath Charters. 

LENNOX, STCAST, EARL OF. Vide Stdabt, 

494. LESSEDWTN, THOMAS. PhuWlLfy. 8. 

A triangular shaped seal. An estoile of five rays in a crescent, not on a shield. 
" s ' THOUE DE LESSEDEVtm." — Appended to Charter hg Thomae Lteeedwt/n often acree 
' of Land at Uifsttm to the Ahb^ of Mdroi. a.d. 1250. — Meiroe Charten. 

495. LESLIE, SIR NOBMAN, Kmioht. 

Six shields diciposed in a circle, their base points inwards, each bearing on a bend 

three buckles. 
" S ' NOBKAKKi DE LECELur Uiuns." AD. 12^2^— Chapter Boux, Weetmiaeter. 

496. LESLIE, WALTER. 

This has been a fine deugn, but is now much injured. An eagle displajred, support- 
ing a shield. Quarterly ; first and fourth, on a bend three buckles, for Leslie ; 
second and third, three lions rampant, for Roes. The inscription has probably 
been— 

" neiLLCH WALiEBi LESLIE DOMINI DE BOB." A.D. 1367.~/'Amrs Charters. 



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497. LESLIE, WALTER 

Oq a bend three buckles. The shield aurrouaded by tracer)'. 

" SIOILLUM WAi.TEiins DE LESLIE." — Aj^ovied lo Act of the Parliament of Scotland 
aetUmg tkt Succeesion to the Crown. ^j>. 1371.— (Terwro/ Beffister Houae. 

498. LESLIE, ANDREW, LORD. 

A very beautiful seal. Oa a bend three buckles. The shield in the midst of 

rich pointed tracery. 
" B ' ANDRE DDi DE LBBLE." c. A.D. 1380. — Olaiomis Charters. 

499. LESLIE, EIJPHEMIA, ConNTKaa of Eoss. Plate Xn.J^.9. 

This seal is unfortunately in a bad state of preservation, but has been a heaudiul 
design. An eagle displayed, bearing three shields on its breast aai wings. 
The dexter bears Leslie, as before. The centre shield three lions rampant 
within a doable treasure flowered and counter-flowered, for Boss. The 
siniBter, three garbs, for Buchan. 

" EUFFiH " A.D. 1894. — C. Jrmee, Esq. 

600. LESTALRIG, EDWARD OF. 

Hiia b of an oral shape, and of a most extraordiDary design, not heraldic. It 
appears to be a monkey or baboon, clothed and kneeling on one knee on 
the back of an animal, (lion f ) which he grasps with both pawa round the neck ; 
there seems to be the head of aa animal immediately in front of the mouth of 
the lion. The background of the seal is fiem§ of crosses. 
" BianxDH EDWABDI D£ LKStALEiC." A.D. 1180. — Panmure Chariot 

501. LILLESCLIF, WILLIAM DE. Plate VH. J^. 2. 

An aged figure habited in a short robe and a conical shaped cap, or perhaps the 

clerical tonsure, holding a crosier. 
" aiQiLLUU willelml" — Appended to Charter By William LSkeclifoftioo tofie of Land 

m Haddington lo the Ahheg ofMelroe. c. a.d. 1214. — Jfefrtu Charters. 

502. UNCOLN, RICHARD OF. 

A device, not on a shield. An elegantly formed fleur-de-lia. 

" siOiLLUU BiCARDi DK NICOLE." — Appended to Charter of Confirmation of the Peaterie 

ofMoUe, which Aiuebni Wittutte had given to the Aibei/ ofMelros. c. A.D. 1180. 

—Mtlros Charters, 

603. IJNDSAT, WILLIAM, Lokd of Ekcildous amu Chawtoed. 

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design of a knight on horseback, his left ann extwided, on vhich a hawk is 
alighting ; a long narrow shield is on his right arm. 
" sieiu-mi wiLLELUi DE LiNDESEiE." c. A.D. 1170. — Dwhom Charters. 

504. LINDSAY, SIMON OF. 

An antique gem. An et^le displayed, very slightly engraved. 
" 8 ' SIOUX. 8IM0NIS DK LiNDE." — Appended to Charter hg Simon Lindsm/ of Lands 
mar Erdeburialncme, tn Tevtotdaie, to Patrick his servant, c, A.D. 1170. — Meiros 
Charters. 
505- IINDSAT, SIR JOHN OF, Lord of Wauchopdale. 

An antique gem, in a metal setting, on which the inscription is cut. Tlie design, two 

Greek warrioTs, one fiilling as if wounded. 
" sionxcsi JOHAKNia DE LiNDESET," A.D. 1292. — Chi^ter Houtt, WesttniniUr. 

506. LINDSAT, SIR WALTER OF. 

An orle, Taire, The shield surrounded with tracery. 

"3' WAL1XBI DE LINDESET." A.D. 1292. — Chapter Home, We»tmimter. 

507. UNDSAT, SIR WILLIAM, Lokd op SniosTonN. " Miles, filics qookdam 

Datid db LraDESAT." 
Ermine, three bars. (T) 
" 9 ' wiLELMi DE LTKDEBEY." A.D. 1 293. — IfewboUU Charters. 

508. UNDESAY, WILLIAM, Lokd of Eiskhichael, Canon of Glasgow. 

The device of a peacock walking ; and over the back of the bird is a star of eight 

" s' WILLI DE LINDESET." AJj. 1S17. — Mdros Charters. 

509. LINDSAT, SIR DAVID, Lobd of Crawfoed. 

A beautifiil and well-executed design ; — a little damaged. In 
the midst of tracery forming a star with eight points, an 
eagle displayed, bearing on his breast a shield, chained 
with a fess cheque 

" s ' DA VI, [de Li^NKESET." A.D. 1345. — Sir Gtorgt WoT' 
render, Bart 

510. UNDSAT, SIR JAMES, Lord or Cbawfobd. 

Coucb6. A fess chequ£. Crest on a helmet, a swan's neck and part of the wing 
issuing from behind. The whole surrounded by a plain border of bacery. 

" 8' JACOBi DE LiKDaET." — Appeiidtd to Act of the Parliament of Scotland settling the 
Succession to the Croum. a.d. 1871. — General Segister House. 



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511 LINDSAY, SIR ALEXANDER, Loed of Glenebk. 

Couche. A fesa cheque, in the BinUter chier point, a mullet of nz points. Greet 
on a helmet, aa in the last. Supporters : two animala Bejant, gardant, cou6, 
having the hody and legs of a lion, with the head and face of a woman. Over 
the sinister supporter is a rose, with stem and leaves. Perhaps this may only 
be part of the foliage which frequently ornaments the backgronnd of seals, 
though on this there is now no other appearance of any. 

" ALBXAKDRi DE LiNDBSEX."— J^jpeTxM to Act of the Parliament of Scoilaad tettiing 
the Succtsaon to the Crown, a.d. \Z1\.— General Begiater House. 

512. UNDSAT, SIR DAVID, Lord of Glenebk. 

Rather broken, but has been well-executed. Couch6. A tees chequ^; in the 
dexter chief point, a mullet of six points. Crest on a helmet, a swan's neck. 
Supporters : aa in the preceding. 

" [a '] DAVIT DE LrKDBAT." — Appended to a Qrant by Euphemia Stuart, Cotmteas of 
Straiheme, m favour of Sir David de Moravia, a j>. 1 389. — A thai Charters. 

5 13. LINDSAY, DAVID, Fntsr Earl of Crawtobd. Same pebson as the prbcbdimc. 

A fine seal, in excellent preservation. Concha. Quarterly; first and fourth, a fess 
cheque for Lindsay ; second and third, a lion rampant debruised with a ribbon 
for Abemethy, Crest on a helmet, a swan's neck issuing from a coronet. 
Supporters : two lions rampant, gardant, cou£ ; the background filled up with 
an ornament of feathers. 

" & ' DAVID DE lyndesat comitis DE CBAUFCRDE." — Detached Seal. — Lord jAndsay. 

514. LINDSAY, ALEXANDER, Secoot* Eael op Cbawboed. 

A fine large seal, partly broken. Quarterly ; Lindsay and Abemethy, as in the 

last; no crest nor supporteni. 
" [s ' ai.exa]ndbi de LtHDESAi comTis DE Cbadfu[bd}." a j>. mo.'-'Brechin 

Chariert. 

515. LINDSAY, ALEXANDER, FoimxH Eabl of Cbawfobd. 

A fine seal, in excellent preservation. Couchg. Quarterly, aa before. Crest on a 
helmet, a swan's nack issuing firom a coronet. Supporters : two lions rampant, 
gardant, coue; the background filled up with foli^e, and behind each sup- 
porter an ostrich feather ; in front of the helmet ia an annulet, and under the 
sinister supporter another. 

" 8 ' alexamdbi ltkdesat courns db cbaofdbde." a.d. 1446. — Panmurt Chtetert. 



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516. UNDSAT, DAVID, Fifth Eahl OFCaAWFoan and Duke of MoimtosE. 

Coache. Quarterly, as before. On a aurtont, a roM, for the title of Montrose. 
Crest and snpportere u befon; the backgroond nebXj ontainented with 
fdiage, and an ostricli feRther behind each anpportflr. The inscriptiDii on this 
fine seal is slightly iojnred. 

"8' DAVID DUCI8 IM MoTKa COMITIB CRAUFUBD." — AppOidtd to " pTOCuratory Zy 
David Duke of Moniroae for resyning the Sheriffdom of Forfar mlo ri* hands of 
the Kinff, (James IV.,) at Dundee, 1st November USS.''~~Grt:a/ Ckartert. 

517. LINDSAY, ALEXANDEH, Ma^tee of Cbawfobd. 

A fesa cbequf, a label of three points. The inscription is injured, bat has probabi}' 
been— 

" S' ALEXANDRI LINDSAZ DE O&AUFORD." A.D. 1475. Tht hie Q. Swythc, Esq. 

516. LINDSAY, ALEXANDER, IUj,eTE& op Crawford. Same Fersok as the pre- 



Quarterlf ; Lindsay and Abemethe; as before, with a label of three points. 

" s ' ALBXAitDBi LiNDSAT H. DB OKAFXBDB." Aj>. 1478.- — Th« kite 6. Smythe, Etq. 

519. UNDESAY, JAMES, Dean of Glabgow. ■ 

This is a fine seal, the impression not quite perfect. A fesa cheque, and in dexter 
chief point a mallet. The shield is supported \>j two lions rampant, gardant, 
cou^, and above the shield is an indistinct vord. The inscription is upon a 
ribbon sarrounding the deugn, and seems to be— 

"S' DOHINI JAGOBI LIMDB8AT DECANHl GLASGCEN." — Appoukd tO tOmt IrUUvmejU at 

No. 381. A.D. im.—Foiheiingham Charters. 

520. LINDSAY, JOHN, Master op Crawford. 

Quarterly ; Lindsay and Abemethy. 

" a ' joms utmSAr hagsi Crauferde." a.d. 1494. — 77ie late G. Smythe, Esq. 

521. LINDSAY, SIR ALEXANDER, of Aucbtermokzib, Kjjiqht. Afterwakds 

Sevehtb Eahl of Ckawpobd. 
Much damaged. Couche. Quarterly; Lindsay and Abemethy; in fess point a 



•. 1501. — Patmaire Charters. 



522. LINDSAY, DAVID, Ewhth Eahi, op Crawford. 

Couch£. Quarterly; Lindsay and Abemethy. Crest on a helmet, a swan's neck 



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igsuing Arom u coronet. Supportera : two lions Hjant, g&rdanL The back- 
ground filled up with foliage. 

" SIOILL. DAVID LVKDESAY OOMIIIS D£ CBADFDRD." AJ>. 1532.-27^ UUe G. 

Smythe, Esq. 

523. LINDSAT, DAVID, Twelfth Eabl of Crawfokd. 

Quarterly ; first and fourth, a fess cheque of four tracts, for Lindaaj ; second and 
third, a lion rampant, for AberneLhy, (generallj debruised with a ribbon, but 
certainly is not in tbia.) Foliage at the top and sides of the shield. 

"8' DAVIDI3 C0M1TI8 DE CRADFOHD." A.D, ISIS.— The laU G. Smytbe, Esq. 

524. LINDSAY, WALTER, LORD, of Beaufokt amd Edxell. 

Much broken. Coucb^. Quarterly; Lindsay and Abemethy as before. (The lion, 
bomever, is here counter-rampant, probably through the inattention of the 
engraver.) In fess point a mullet. The crest is lost; but the helmet, with 
plume of feathers, remains entire. 

" WALTKRl LDIDKfaAT] ...,." AD. 14fil, — PcOmUTa ChoTUrt. 

525. LINDSAY, DAVID, SECOND LORD, of the BraES. 

Couch^. A fess chequ£, in chief, three mnUets. Crest on a helmet, a swan's 

neck. Supporters : two grifBns. (T) 
" s ' DAVID LiNDF.aAT."— ^/jpended to Precept hy David Lmdeay of the Byrea to Dar-id 

Naim of Sandjmrd. A.D. 1488. — Glammia Charten. 

526. LYNDSAY, WILLIAM, of Bonhill. 

Quarterly ; first and fourth, a lion rampant, for Abemethy, but not debruised with 
a ribbon ; second nnd third, a fess counter compony, for Lindsay ; in fess 
point a rose. 

" s ' TiLiLui LTHSAT." A.D. 1509. — Napier CharUTs. 

527. LINDSAY, PATRICK, of KmuErrLES. 

Quarterly ; Lindsay and Abemethy ; a mullet in the fess point. 
" 8' PATRiCica tYSDEasAT." A.D. 1611. — TO< loie O. Smythe, Esq, 

528. UNDSAY, DAVID, of Loohoot. 

Quarterly ; first and fourth, a fesa counter compony, for Lindsay ; second and third, 

Abemethy ; an escallop shell in the fess point 
" s' BAVIO LTSDEsaAT." — PrecqX of Sa'ein, David Lindsag of Loehogy in favour of 

John Lindsay hie grandson ajtd Janet Durham his spouse, for iaf^pmg them m the 

Lands ofSkrynt. A.D. \5tZ.—The taU G. Smythe, Esq. 



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529. IJHDSAY, MARGABET, Wife of David Betos of Melgtjhd. 

Rather injured. A fesa cfaequ6, in oMef^ three jnnllets. 

" s ' KABOOAT LiKDBBT." A.D. 1550.-7^ late G. SmtfOe, Esq. 

530. LINDSAY, 'WILLIAM, Sok of Alexandkb Ldiiwat, BcmoBSS op Psets. 

Qnarterly ; the same as No. 528 ; at the top and wdes of the shield, an ornament of 

foliage. 
" a'vnjLBua lyndbsay." — AppauUd to Reversion of Amiothg by WH&mt Lmdsay, 

son and heir of vmquhUe Alextmder Lmdim/, Burgeat of Perth, a.d. 1561. — The 

late G. Smyihe, Esq. 

631. LINDSAY, EOBERT, of Tillochoo. 

A fess cheque between three mullets is chief, and a crescent in base. At the sides 

of the shield the initials ILL. 
" stOiLLUH BOBBBTI LINDESAY DE TiixoCHoe." c A.D. 1610. — Frojit On original Silver 
Matrix, inpossasion of Frederick Lhdtai/ of Loughri/, Esq., found in lAe County of 
7\/rone, Ireland. 

532. UTTEL, ELIZABETH, Wife of Alkxakdke Napikb. 

Asaltire indented, cantoned with a mullet in chief and a crescent in base. 
"a' ELtZABET LirriL." A.D. 166G. — Napier Charters. 

53S. LIVINGSTONE, WILLIAM. 

Three cinqaefoils within a doable treasure flowered and counter-fiowered. The 

shield surroanded by tracery. 
" s ' wiLLELMi DE LKVMGaTOiiH." — Detochtd Seal. — Mdroe Charters. 

534. LIVINGSTONE, JAMES. 

Couch^. Quarterly, first and fourtb, three cinquefoils wilhin a double treasure 
flowered and counter-flowered, for IJvingstone ; second and tliird, a bend be- 
tween nx billets, for Callendar. Greet on a helmet with manllings, two ser- 
pents nowed. Inscription os a scroll — 

" s ' JACOBi DE LEVYoaTON." AJ>. 1445. — General Regieter House. 

535. LIVINQSTONE, WILLIAM, of Ballcasteix. 

CoQch^. A mullet between three clnqaefcnls, within a dugle tressurc flowered. 
Crest on a helmet with mantlings, two snakes nowed. The inscripdon on a 
scroll is ill^ble. a.d. 1469. — KOgyth Charters. 



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536. LTVINGSTONE, JAMES, LOED. 

CoQche. Quarlerl;; Livingetone and Callendar as before. Crest on a helmet 
with m&ntliags, two demi-snakea nowed, in pole, counter respecting. Sup- 
porters : two savages, each holding a club in the exterior hand. 

" 8 ' L. j^HBS usvntaaroTJH." A.D. 1499. — KiUytk Charters. 

537. LIVINGSTONE, ALEXANDER, LORD. 

Quarterly ; first and fourth, three cinquefoila, for Livingstone ; second and third, 
Callendar as in the last. The top and sides of the shield ornamented witli 
foliage. 

" 8 ' AI.EZANDIU DH LBTBNSTOH." A.D. 15X8. — Kikyth Charters. 

538. LIVINGSTONE, WILLUM, ov Kassna. 

Amullet between three cinquefoila, within a tressure flowered. 
" s ' TiLLELici LBVTMGSTOS." — Appended to a Bond ofManreiU granted to fas " special 
lard and chief," Alexander Lord Livingstone. A.D. 1318. — KilK/th Charters. 

589. LIVINGSTONE, "WILLIAM, LORD. 

This is ratber injured; )ha design and chaises appear the same as No. 530. A 

slight difference only in the crest, in this the two demi-enakes are emboweJ. 
"e' viLLELiii DO. LKTraTOCM." A.D. l&b6.-~-K^th Charters. 

540. LIVINGSTONE, SIR WALTER, or Kilsitb, Kniqht. 

Rudely executed, and rather defaced. Three cinquefoila ; in fess point, a mullet, 

within a double tressure flowered. 
"a' WALTKKUS LEvmosTON DE KiLSET." A.D. 1580. — KHiyth Charter*. 

541. LIVINGSTONE, SIR JAMES, of KitsrrH, Knight. 

Three cinquefbJIs; in fess point, a mullet, within a double tressure flowered and 
counter- flowered. Above the shield, a helmet with montlings filling up the 
background ; above the helmet a wreath, and in place of the crest a scroll, 
on which is inscribed, " sfe exfeckto." (I) 

" a ' Dni JACOBI LrvraosTODNE i)K [kil]8ythe milit." A.D. 1C47. — Kil^i Charters. 

542. LIVINGSrONE, ALEXANDER, op Donnipacb. 

Quarterly ; Ijvingstone and Calleiidar, as before ; in fess point an annulet. 

♦'a' ALEXAHDBI LiTiMGBTON." — Appended to** Charter bt/ Alexander Lewiffstort of Dun- 

nj/pace, AUeon Oourlock tny spouse, and Maister Alexander Leringston our sone. 

A.D. 1521.— C. Innes, Esq. 



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543. LIVINGSTONE, ALEXANDER, 8ok cw thb above. 

Quarterljr ; first and fourth, a bend between three bOlels for C&UeDdar ; Mcoud and 

third, LiTingBtoiie) but without the besBnre. The inscription much injured. 
" a' H. ALEXAMDRi UTiNQaiON." — Appended to the same Itielrttment as the lail, 

544. LOG-AN, ROBERT, of Rbsxalbio. 

Three piled in point ; on each side, and at the top of the shield, a branch of foliage. 

" stonxm BOBBBTI LOOAM Dfii DB CESULRTK." — Appended to Charter bs Robert 

Logon of Land at Lath to the Abbey ofMiirot. a.d. 14*0. — Meiroi Charten. 

54.5. LOGAN, SIR JOHN, op Rb8tai.hig, Kmight. 
Three piles in point. 

" s' JOHAMis LOOAH D£ LBSiALRiK Hnja." — Appended to Seien by Sir John Logan of 
Seatalryy propriia mfuiibos, to Jamei FTeming and hit spouie of a piece of Land 
m Lath, lAih Marvh, a.d. 1510.— <X Baxter, Esq. 

546. LOGAN, JOHN. 

Quarterly; first and fourth, tbree piles; second and third, a boar's head and neck 

erased. 
" a ' JOHANNifi LOGAS." A.D. IblS.—Ncqtier Charten. 

547. LOGAN, JOHN, " « Eebtai^c" 

Three piles in point, in base, a mullet ; at the top and sides of the shield a slight 

ornament of foliage, 
"s' JOHAMNiB LOQAH." AJi. 1565. — ElfAoni Chartert. 

LORN, LORD OF, Vide Aegtle ant Stcast, 

548. LOVEL, RICHARD. 

A lion rampant ; the background sem^ of crosses. 

" B ' BicABJ>i LOTBL." — Detochtd Sedl.-~QtnercU Begater Bouee. 

549. LOVEL, HENRY, or Baloubie. 

Three pales surmounted ^y as many barmlets wavy. 

" a' HENSid LOTELL." A.D. 1568, — FoAerin^am Cbarttn. 

550. LOVEL, JOHN, Sok ot ihb last. 

As in the last. 

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551. LTJNDBES, BOBEBT DE, (Londok.) Natcb&l Son op William the Lick. 

FrontapiKe. 
A knight oa horseback, anned io a luit of Biucled armour, a eword in bis right 

hand, and a shield on the left arm. 
" BioiLLUM BOBBERT D£ LUHDRES." — Apptiidad to Charter of a CtorucoU of Land in 

Soi^mrghahire, to &» Abbey o/Melros. e. a.d. 1165. — Mebvs Charters. 

552. LUNDIN, ANDREW, " Portiosek of Lakbinethaiib." 

Three pales sarmounted with a bend sinister, charged with a crescent between two 

mullets. 
" 8 ' AMDRS ldmdl" A.D. 1575. — Qtomim Charters. 

553. LYEL, JOHN, of Cookstobt. 

On a bend sinister between two cross crossleta fitcb^e, au escolhip shell inter two 

crescents. 
" s' J0BI9 DE LTEL." A.D. liS\.—Bndim Charters. 

554. LYON, JOHN, Lobd Glamhis. 

A lion rampant, within a double tresaure flowered and counter-flowered. Foliage 

at the sides and top of the shield. Rudely executed, 
'■e' JUHANVis LTOK. L. G." A.D. 1561. — Qlcmmk Ghartere. 

555. LYON, JOHN, Lord Gujnna. 

&me as the preceding. 

" 8 ' JOAKNis LTODV DOHim DE QLAHJS." AJ>. 1567. — Glommu Chatters. 

556. LYON, PATRICK, Lobd Glaxus. 

Same as the preceding. 

"8' FATRicn Dni GLOma." c. A.D. 1590. — Qlammia Charters. 

557. LYON, THOMAS, of AtruiBAB. 

A lion rampant. A rude ornament at rides and top of shield. 
" s ' D. THOME LYOK DE ALBAB." A4>. 1 593. — Olommia Chortert. 

558. LYON, PATRICK, Eabl of Kinoborhb. 

Couch^. A lion rampant, within a double tresanre flowered and counter-flowered. 

Crest on a helmet with mantlings, a demi-lad; attiied, between two arms 

erobowed issuing from the wreath. 
" BioiLLDH PATBicn " — Detoched Seal, pTobobh/ oboiU A.D. 1650. 



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559. MACDOWAL, AECHJBAU), of Maxerston. PlaU X. fig. 2, 

A lion nuDpaot crowned aad double queued. The inscription is much broken, 
from what remains, it seems to have been — 

" 8' ABCHIBALD irtiowAl. DB MALCAHiSTUK." — Appended to " ObUgocioun be ArchAaide 
M^Dovxll for four akon and tmptmd, because of hit rddfe ofhispUux ofMalixa- 
aooy grantide to the new werke of Meiroa" a.d. 1398. — Melros Chartera. 

560. MACGREGOR, FATBICE, of Asdxscothsbl. 

Much defaced. Quarterly ; first and fourth, may perhaps be blazoned a bull's head 
conped ; second and third, ma; be two dubs ragully saltireways. 

" S' FATBICIE UACOSEQOS." — Aj^oided to Charter of part of Ardenormnal, in Dmn- 
hartonahire, to John Colqidion of haas. 20tft F^^rwxry 1501. — Ctmrmmicated bff 
James Denistottn, Esq. 

661. MACKENZIE, JOHN, of Gahloch. 

A stag's head cabossed. The sides and top of the shield are ornamented with a rose 

and thistle. 
" s ' JOANMis iiAOK£NZ£ DB OARLOB." A.D. 1606. — Garloch Charters. 

562. MACKENZIE, JOHN, of FAiRBrRK. 

Precisely the same as the last, with the addition of a mallet in the honour point for 

difierence. 
" s ' JOAM MACKENZiK i>E FAiRBDKM." A.». 1622, — Fmrbvm Charters. 

5C3. MACCULLOCH, AI^SANDEB. 
Ermine, iretty. Much injured. 

" 8' ALEXAKD. MACCDIACH." A.D. 1481. — Kilrowck BetOKTS. 

564. MAITLAND, EICHABD, of I^thikoton. The well-known Statesman and An- 

tiquary &om whom the Mtulland Club derives its name. 
Much de&ced. A lion rampant. 
'' 8 ' laOAKDCS MATLAHD," A.D. 1544. — DoUumtie Charters. 

MAECH, EABL OF. Vide Ddnbab. 

565. MABB, THOMAS, Thihteenth Eahl or, aud last of ike Male Line of the 

OLD Eabls op Mass. 
A very handsome seal, in fine preservation. An armed knight on horseback, with 
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between six croea crosslcts fitchee. The caparieonB of the lior^e have alao the 
same. On the top of the hehnet is a crest resembling a pair of wings, ou 
which are the bend and cross crosslets. At the dexl«r side of the seal ia a tree 
with a bird in the upper branchea. The whole background is richly orna- 
mented with foliage. 

" SIQILLUU THOUE CDUmS D£ HAKEE." 

566. CouHTEB Seat of the preceding. 

A hend between six cross crosslets fitchfe. The shield ia suspended from a tree 
behind, and the whole surrounded hj tracery, the dexter and sinister spaces 
of which are occupied by a demi-Iion supporting the Bhield. 

"oTttA 8' Icontra sigillwii] mouE coins d. mabre." — Appended to Jiesignation by Thomaii 
BdUiol of the Lands of Yarlside and oth&s in Roxburgh^ire to William Earl of 
Douglas, a.d, 1368. — Melroa Charters. 

567. MAJIB, THOMAS, EARL OF. The same Person. 

An antique gem. A winged Victory and a Peace, or Bonus etientus, with a cornu- 
copia in her left band. Tliere is no inscription, it having probably been set 
and worn as a ring, and used as a counter seal and sigaet.— 'Appended to Act of 
the ParliametU of Scotland Betlling the Succession to the Crou-n. a.d, 1371. — 
General Register House. 

568. MAEE, THOMAS, EABL OF. The same Pebson. 

CoQch^. A bend between six cross crosstetB £lcbee. Crest on a lielmel, a figure 
resembling the wing of a bird fesswise, charged with the bend and cross 
crosslets. Supporters : two demi-figures of aged men vested in loose clothing, 
and on their heads conical shaped caps, with two long feathers in the front. 
The background filled op with foliage, and surrounded with tracery. 

" sioiLLUM THOME cOMiTis DE HAREX." A.D. 1379.-~-3fair Chojlera. 
MAKR, DOUGLAS, EAEL OF. Vide Douglas. 

569. MARTIN, ANDREW. 

A very pretty small seal. On a chevron, between three crescents, a mullet. Above 
the slueld, an eagle's head. The inscription (which ia very funt) on a scroll, 
issuing from the beak — 
" 6 ' MAQisTEi ANDREE HAKiTN." — Appended to Charter by Andrew Martin, Canoti of 
Aberdeen, and Rector of Kincardine C/Neil, of an anmiai rent of nineteen ^UliHffe, 
tterUng, out of a tenement in St. Andreits, to the Altar of the blessed Duthac, founded 
by the granter, within the Parish Church of St. AndreKs. "a.d, U81. — 
C. Baxter, Esq. 



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570. HABTLN', GEORGE, Baujk of EDiNBuaoH. 

On a chevron, between three crescents, a lozenge. Crest on a helmet with mant- 

lings, an eagle's head and wings, 
"a' OEORan habtik." a.d. 1497, — E^>cenk Chcfflen. 

571. MAULE, SIR THOMAS, of Panicuke, Kniqht. 

Concha. Per pale, a bordure chained with eight escallop sheUs. Crest on a helmet 

with manllings, a dragon's head and winga. 
" a ' THOKE [maule]." a.d. 1478. — The late 0. Smyihe, Esq. 

572. MAXWELL, HERBERT. 

A aaltire. On the top and each side of the shield ia a lizard j the whole within 

rounded traceiy. 
" a ' HEBBEim i>K UAXTSWELL." A.D. 1292. — Chapter Route, Weatmimter. 

573. MAXWELL, GILBERT. PlaU :S..jig. 8. 

A lion rampant sarmounted with a aaltire. 

" a ' QiLBEBTi DE ifAXWfLE." — Appended to Indenture between Gilbert Maxweily Lord 

of Ihe half Barony of Wiibm, and the Abbey of Mdros, regarding the patronage of 

the Church of Wilton, a.d. 1342.— Jfefrw Charters. 

574. MAXWELL, SIR JOHN, of Polloc, Knight. 

CoQch£. On a saltire, an annulet gemmed with a sapphire. Creat on a helmet, a 
saracen'B head, vested in a turban, bound with a fillet. Supporters : two lions 
sejant, gardant. 

" 8 ' J0HANKI8 DE UAXiTELLE." — Appended to Indenture dividing the Estate of Police 
between his sons iSir John Maxwell {knighted at Otterbvme) and Robert Ma^ivell, 
afienoards of Caldervmod. c. a.d. HQQ.—Sir John Maxwell of Pollock. 

575. MAXWELL, WILLIAM, of Telling. 

Couch^. On a aaltire, a hearL Crest on a helmet with mantlings, a stag's head. 
" s ' viLMi MAxwKL DE TBLLi." A.D. 1505. — The late G. Sim/the, Esq. 

576. MELDRUM, WILLIAM. 

Three pales. 

" B ' wiLLELUi DE UELLEDRCU." A.D. 1292. — Chapter Soioe, Weslmins^. 

577. MELDRUM, SIR GEORGE, of Fyfie, Knight. 

Quarterly; ilrst and fourth, a demi-otter issuing from water in base, for Meldrum ; 

second and third, three unicorns' heads erased, for Preston. 
" 8 ' [OEOSOI MELD]EmiE." A.D. 1547. — WilUom Eraser, Esq. 



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S76. MELBBUM, WILLIAM. 

An otter paaBant, bendwise; in sinister chief point a mnUet [neKed. 
" 8 ' M. VTLHBLin UELDRUH." n.D, 1532. — C. Itma, Esq. 

579. HE&ILL, WILLIAM. 

A chevron between three boRTs' heads eraeed. 

"fl' wiLBLMl DK HBOiL." A.i>. 1395. — The late 0. Snu/ffie, Esq. 

580. MELVILE, JOHN. 

A feas between three crescents. The inscripljon is rather de&ced, but it seems to be — 

" B ' johIs j>k MALKViL." — Appended to Contract of Marriage hetuxtn "John t/e Mal- 

vyU, ye ton and ye at/r of Jone ye Malvyle, I/yrd of the Bath," and MargarU Scott, 

daughter of Wi^am Scott, Lord ofBabeery. ^\»t M{^, a.d. 1412. — Levtn and 

Melville Charien. 

581. MELYILB, BICHABD. 

On a fess, a mallet. 

"8' RiCARDi MELTiix," A.D, 152&.— Attn Chtuiere. 

582. MELVILE, BICHASD. 

On a fess, a mnllet ; ibe shield anrronnded -wiib a scroll ornament. 

"e' RBCHARDI XAILTU.E." A.l>. 1568.— C. ImulS, Etq. 

588. MENEBIS, THOMAS. 

A chief indented. On top of the shield is a small ornament, and on each side is a lizard. 
" s' TBOUE D. HEiNERis." — Appended to Letter of the Scottish Banma to the Pope. 
A.D. 1320. — Getieral Register House. 

584. MENERIS, SIB DAVID, Emioht. 

A chief, marked with rude lines, dexter and sinister bendwise, crossing each other. 
" BioiLLUH DATTD UENiRiB." — Appended to Charter by Sv David Meneris qfthe Lands of 

Wolchlide, in Barony of CuUire, Covnty of Lanark, to the Alhty of Melroi. A.D. 

\iZ\.— Metros Charters. 

MENTETTH, STUABT, EABL OF. Vide Stuabt. 
MENTEITH, GRAHAM, EABL OF. Vide Graham. 

586. MENTEITH, WILUAM. 

A chevron between three birds. A branch of foliage at the top and ndes of the shield. 

" 8 ' wiLLKLHi DK MKNTETH." — Appended to Resignation by William de Mentath, son 
and heir of " umquhile John de Menteith, donunus de BalgHlie," of said Lands into 
the hands of Patrick de Blair ofBothyok. a.». IS^d.—Ballhyock Charters. 



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100 CATALOGUE OF 

586. MEECEE, ANDREW. 

Couch^. A cbevnn between three mullets. Crest on a helmet, a peacock's 

head arched. The background of the seal prettily ornamented with foliage. 
" [a' ANDJOE MERCER." A.D. 1385. — The lau 0. Smi/lhe, Esq. 

587. MERNS, NICHOLAS DE, Som or Roland. 

Of an oval shape. A fleur^de-liB, not on a shield. 

•■ 3IGILLUU NicOLAi DE JtE«s&."—Appe7ided to the same Charter at No. S23. c. a.d. 
mii.—Melrot Charters. 

588. MIEETON, MAIX30LM. 

Three roundles. A slight ornament of foliage at the sides of the shield. 

" s' MALCor.Mi DB MiiuETocN." — Appended to Chaiier In/ Malcolm de Mireton, Lord of 

Camiou:, selling to John Lgon, Lord of Glammis, half the Lands of Inchbroack, 

c. A,D. 1377. — Qlammis Charters. 

589. MONEPENY, WILLIAM, of that Iik. 

Couch^. Qnartcrly; first and fourth, a dolphin; second and third, three cross 
crosslets fitch6e, issuing from ns many crescents. Crest on a helmet, a peacock 
in his pride. Supporters : two women. 

"wiLELMoa UONEPENE." A.D. 1467, — Ponmwe Charters. 
.S90. MONTGOMERIE, JOHN. 

A fleur-de-lis, not on a sliield. 

" BiQiLL. [j]OHinB XUNDEGTiinu." — Appended to Oie same Charter as Mo. 323. 
c. A.D. U7&.—ifelrot Charters. 

591. MONTGOMERIE, ALEXANDER, Second Lobd. 

CoDch^. Quarterly; first and fourth, three fleurs-de-lis, for Montgomerie i second 
and third, three annulets gemmed, for Eglinton. Crest ou a helmet with 
mantlings, head of an aged man aflronl^, Tested in a cap, issuing from a 
coronet. 

"S' ATEXANDBIDEUONTaOHERI " A.D. 1457. — C. Innes, Esq. 

592. MONTGOMERIE, LADY MARGARET, Dacghtee of Hugh Eael of Eglin- 

ton; married Robert Lord Seton, First Earl of Winton. 
Per pale; dexter, per fess ; first, Montgomerie; second, Eglinton, as in the last 
Sinister, also per fess ; first, three crescents within a double tressure flowered 
and counter-flowered, for Seton ; second, three garbs, for Buchan. Foliage 
at the lop and sides of the shield. 

"S' D. UARGARXTE UONTGOHRI D- DE SET." — D^chttl Seal. C. A.D. 1600,— 

(general Hegkter House. 



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MONTROSE, DUKE OF. Vide Crawford aad Graham. 
MORAY, EARL OF. Vide Rahdolph, Dunbar, Dodolas, and Stoart. 
MORTON, EARL OF. Vide Doqolab. 
598. MORVILLE, RICHARD, Cojibtabls of Scotlabd. Plate V. _fy. 6. 

An armed knight on horseback, with sword in his right hsnd, and a shield on his 

left arm. The inscription on this seal is very indistinct, bat seems to he — 
" siGtU-xm RiCARDi DE U0R1VIIJ.A 0ON3TABULARII 8C0CIE." — Appended (0 M« Same 
Charter as No. 482. A.D. 1176.— Metros Charters. 

594. MORVILLE, WILLIAM, Son and Heir of the above Richard Mokville. 

Plate V. Jig. 8. 
A lion counter-passant-, not on a shield. The inscription is faint, but appears 

tobe— 
" aiQiLLDH WILLELMI DE MOBWILIA^"— 'Appended to Charter hffl Richard MorviUe 

and WitHam hisMntothe AU^ of Metros of Lands in Whittege, Roxburghshire. 

c. A-D. 1170.— Metros Charters. 

595. MORVILLE, WILLIAM. Plate V.fg. 5. 

A lion connter- passant, not on a shield. 

"siGiiXDH wiLfLELiiji DE MORTiLLA." — Appended to Charter by William MorviUe, 
confirming the Liber^ of Ploughing and Sowing on iht Lands ofBleneaely, {Roainirgh- 
shire,} which had heea granted by Richard hie father to the Abbey of Metros, c. a.d. 
117S.— Metros Charters. 

596. MOTHERWELL, JOHN FINLAT aUas, Vicar of Estwood. 

A saltire cantoned with four roses or cinquefoils : the imprea^on ia not very distinct. 

"S' JOHANNIS KODEWELLE [vlCAR (?)] DF. E8TV0D." C. A.D. 1550. 

C. Innes, Esq. 

597. MOUAT, RICHARD. (?) 

A lion raTDpant. 

" siGiLL. [richabdi DE monte] ALTO." (T) A.D. 1342. — The late G. SmytSie-, Esq. 

598. MOUAT, WILLIAM- 

Same as the last. 

" s ' wiLLMi DE M0HTEA1.T." c. A.D. 1800. — Bolhea Charters. 

699. MOUAT, JOHN. 

A lion rampant -, in chief two mullets. 

" 3 ' jOBANMi; MOUHACTE." A-D. IVH.—RcOhes Charters. 



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102 CATALOGUE OF 

GOO. MOUBRAT, GEOFREY. 

X lion rampant, a label of five points. 

" 8'GALFSIDIDEMOCBBAY." A.D. 1292.— CKflpfW floUM, WetbTOluUr. 

601. MOUBRAT, ROGER. 

A lion rampanL On the top and each side of tlie shield is a lizard. 
"[ai]aiLLOK bo[qer]i de HorBai." — Appended to Ae Letter of the ScottiA Baront to 
the Pope. A.D. 1320, — General Register Home. 

602. MOUBRAT, PHILLIPPE. 

This is but a iragment of a yexj pretty seal. Per pale ; dexter, three eagles' heads 
erased. Sinister, a lion rampant. Supporters : two lions s^ant, gardant. 
The shield surrounded by tracery. 

" [a ' PBiLLJiPPE DK MODUfBRA.] " AJ>. 1395. — The ioU Q. Stiigtht, Esq. 

603. MOUBRAT, JOHN, or Baenbocgle or Dalmeiit. 

A lion rampant, crowned. Crest on a helmet, a stork's head; the background 

ornamented with foliage. 
"b' JoaAKMi vocbkad DCKASi." AJ>. 1511. — Cockmrwe Charters. 

604. MOUBRAT, BARBARA, of Barmcouole. 

Partly broken. A lion rampant, crowned. 

"8' BABBABA [mocbba.]" — Appended to Charter tg Barbara Moubrag and Jii/bert 

Barton alias Movbr(^ to Elizabeth Wardlaw of Covston, in the half Lands of 

Cochaimey. A.s>. XhZi.^Ibiden. 

605. MOUBRAT, ROBERT BARTAN alias, Hcbbahd of the above Barbaua 

MODBBAX. 

Partly broken. Quarleriy ; first and fourth, three bars wavy, for Bartan ; second 
and third, a lion rampaot, erowned, for Mouhray. 

" 8 ' ROBBBTI HOUBRA." — IbidOO. 

606. MURRAY, JOHN. 

A device, not on a shield. A bull counter-passant ; aboTe the hock is a mullet of 

" e ' JOHASNiB DB HOBATiA." A.i>. 1250. — Athol Charters. 

e07. MURRAT, WXUJAM. 

Three mullets of tax points, with a label of five. 

" 8 ' wiiiELUi DE HORETiA." A.D. 1292. — Cht^tr ffoust, Westminster. 



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fi08. MUBRAY, SIR ANDREW, Kniqht. 

Three mullets of dz poiots, witliia a bordare charged with eleven roaes or dn- 

quefoils. 
"8' ANDBEE DE jjOBAViA, munB." A.D. 1292. — (Jhapter ffottae, Westmituter. 

609. MURRAY, JOHN. 

llireQ mullets. The shield is suspended b; the guige, in centre of vary ptelly 

traceiy. 
" B ' uni JOHAHMis DE HOKAVi.'' A.i>. 1393. — Ibidem. 

610. MURRAY, WILLIAM, or Tullibardih. 

A chevrou between three mulleta. The shield iu centre of tracer;, with a few 

leaves at each eide. 
" B ' wiLLEua QE HORATiA." A.D. 1392. — Ibidem. 
6U. MURRAY, ALAN. 

Much broken, the shield however is very perfect, and also the lizard at each side. 

Three mulleta. 
"(b']alani [de hobatia]." — Appended to the Later of the ScoUish Barotu to the 

Pope, A.D. 1320.— OenereU Register House. 

612. MURRAY, ROBERT, op FoouABEna. 

An escutcheon between three mullets. 

"s' BOBERTi uusRAT." A.D. 1M4. — FleUTt Charters. 

613. MURRAY, ANDREW, op Blackbabont. 

A fetterlock, on a fess enhaosed, but doubtless meant for a chief, three mullets. 
Crest on a helmet with mantlinga, a dexter hand couped, holding a baton 
fesswise. 

" 3 ' ASDBEE HOBBAT DE BLAKBAROHT'." A.D. 1565. — EUbonk Chwtert. 

614. MURRAY, JOHN, of Blacebabony. Son of the above. 

A saltira engruled, cantoned in base with a fetterlock, on a chief three mullets. 
" sioiLLUM JOHA UUGB." (T) A.D. 1554. — EUbank Ckartera. 

615. MURRAY, GIDEON, AFTEEWABDs Sm GiDEOH MuBBAY OF Elibank. Treasdbeb- 

Depute to Jameb VI. 
A fetteriock, on a chief three mullets ; in honour point a small roundle. Foliage 

at the top and sides of the shield. 
" B ' u. OEDEoma uubbat DE eliba." — Appended lo " Procurator^ of Smgnation be 

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104 CATALOGUE OF 

in favour of hmedfcmd fas airta mail, whoia failing, to his neamt omd bmjkl mrea 
mail berand and werand the aamiane and arvu ofMum^." At Edinbm-gh, 25(A 

SeptenAer\?iQ\.—EJibank Charters. 

GIC. MTJBRAY, ANDREW, ofEddilstok. 

A fetterlock, and on achief three mullets. Foliage at the top and sides of the shield. 

"s' AKDOEB uoBRAY." — Appended to Ettigttaiitm 

A.D. 1617. — EUTxatl: Charters. 

617. MURRAY, DAVID, Lobd Scose. 

Two crescents in fess between three hearts, each charged with a mullet In honour 
point a cross patt^ ; all within a double tressure flowered and counter- 
tlowered. Crest on a helmet with mantling?, a stag's head coaped. Motto on 
a rihbon at the sides of the shield, " speso meliosa." 

" sionj.t;M DAvnus domiki de sconk." a,d. 1628. — The laU 0, Smythe, Esq. 

618. MUSCAMP, ROBERT. Plate Yl. jig. 2. 

A device, not on a shield, allusive to the name. Five bees in saltire volant towards 

tlie centre. 
" SIOILL. ROBERTi DE MDSCAMPO." — Afpendedto Charter by Sobert Mutcamp to Wiltiam 

CfreerUawof the Lands of ffalsiagtm, in theMene. c. a.d. 1220. — Metros Charters. 

619. MUSCAMP, ROBERT. PlaU VI. fg. 3. 

A lion (t) passant, not on a shield. 

"a'ROBEBTi KCSCUACKS." — Append^ to Charter by Sobert Mvscamp to William 
Greenlaw of Lands ofHalsington in the Merse. c. a.d. \2A(i.— Metros Charters. 

620. NAIRN, JOHN. 

A chsplet. The shield surrounded by pointed tracery. 

" 8 ' JOHANNES DE NARNE." A.D. 1414. — Alhol Charters. 

621. NAPIEB, ALEXANDER, of MancmsTON. 

Couch4. A saltire engrailed, cantoned with four roses. The 
crest on a helmet with mantlings is partly lost, but from 
what remains il was no doubt the same aa the followiDg 
seals, an arm grasping an eagle's claw. The shield is a 
little broken, but enough yet remains perfect to shew the 
charges distinctly. 

"s ' ALEXAMDBt NAPES." — Appended to Charts by Alexander Napier to John Cutli- 
bertson of some pr<^ertij tn LeUh, dated nth ManA 1463.— JVopwr Charters. 



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632. NAPIEB, JOHN, or Uebchistoh, Gbamdboit of thz pbbceddto Albxandek Na- 
PIEB ; married EliEabeth Menteith, the Heiren of Riukj. 

Conch£. A sftltire engndled, cantoned witli four rosM. Crest 
on a helmet with mantlingB, a dexter arm embowed, vested , 
in a hawki&g j^ore, (T) gracing an eagle's claw erased. I 

" B ' JOBis KAPBE," — Appended to a" Contract with John Baiwart 
and Nichotaa David, Merchandt and Mariturt in Britana." 
AJ>. 1482.— J^Tapiw Charten. ' 

623. NAPIER, ARCHIBALD, of Mbbchioton, Sok add Heir of 

THX above John Napibb. 
Napier, as in the last. Crest and helmet the same. 
" a ' ABCHIBALDI HAPKK." A.D, 1509. — Neater Charten. 

624. NAPIER, ALEXANDER, of Hxbchistom, Gbakdson of the ^ 

ABOVE AbCHIBALD. 

Napier, as before. Crest, &c., the same. 

"S' ALBXAHDBI NAPEB." A.D. 154S. — Ncgntr Charters. 

625. NAPIER, SIR ARCHIBALD, of Merchibton, Eniobt, 

Gbakdbco) or THE ABOVE Albxandsb. 
Rather injured. Couch6. Napier, as before. Crest on a helmet 

with manttinga, a dexter cubit arm grasping r- 

eagle's claw erased. Sapporters : two eagles. 

" [s' ABOHIBAI.DI HAJPEB DE HEBCHISTOir." — Apptn 

edtoa FttcqH o/'clare conatat,y!)r infefUng Thoa 
Buchanan ofDrunmatiU, ton of Walter Buchani 
m the Land* of Blaimavaddit, in the Lordehip 
iMnoXfOnd Sheriffdom of Dumbarton. A.D. l!>f 
— Nt^er Charters. 

626. NAPIER, JOHN, of Mebchutok. The cklbbbated Matbrhaticiak. 

Napier, as before. Foliage at the top and Bides of the f*-'-'-' 

"a' JOAMNIBKEFEB DE USHCHIIISTOOK." A.D. 1610. 

— Ncgner Charten. 

627. NAPIER, JOHN, The bake Febson as the last. 

A Bmall pretty signet. Napier, as be- 
fore. The i&itlals L N. are at the J 
sides of the shield. — From a Letter | 
dated A.d. 1600.— A^t^no- Charters. 



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628. NAPIEB, ABCHIBAIJ), FEBST LORD, Sent op thb abovx John. 

A small rignet, and a prettj qiedmen of the Btyle of that period. The ^^^ 
cborgM are tlie same as in the otlier Napien, bat ihe creet is diffe- J^^B 
rant, bung above a helmet irith mantlinga, a dexter hand heading ^^^^^V 
crescent. The injdals A N. are at the adea of the creab— fVom o 
L^er. kA>. 1GS7. — N<^pier Chorion. 

639. NAFISB, JOHN. 

Napier as before, but without tbe crast, ftc, and with the addition of a cross crosslet 

fltoh^e over aU for difference. 
" 8 ' JOOANNIS MAPEB." XJi. 151 0.— Ai^iwr Choien. 

630. NAPIEB, ALEXANBEB. 

The same as the last, with a mallet for difference in place of the crosslet. 

"8* ALEXAHDBI MAPXB." A.D. 1512.— ^(^Mr ChorUTt. 



681. NAPIEB, KATHERINE. 

A aaltire engrailed, cantoned with a mullet in chief, and • dnqnefinl in the f 
and base. 

ZB." ^-D. 1520.— '^(ipwr CAortera. 



632. NAPIEB, AT.KX ANDES, or bTounoM. 

Ermine, asaltire indented, cantoned with fimr roses. 

" 8 ' ALEZANDBI HAP^B DE □TOLSSTOOK.'' AJ>. 1631. — iPopMr Chotixn. 

638. NAPIEB, ALEXANDEBrOrlHsuROM. 

A saltire indented, cantoned with four roses j a crescent OTer all fra difference. 
" B ' ALXXAND. MAPXB D. OtOLIBIOK." A.D, 11)66. — Naptnf CKarttri. 



684. NEVILE, BANCIfH, Loed or IUbt. 

Concha. A saltire. Crest on a helmet with mantlings, 
a boll's head, in front of which, issuing &am tiie 
dexter side of the seal, is a dexter arm vested, hold- 
ing a pennon chai^;ed as in the shield, the whole 
surrounded with rich tracery. 
" tmoAJX BAKDif m DZ raTiLE." — Appotdtd to Charter 
bjf Banu^ NemU to the Abbey of Mdroa of the 
Manor of Letiedwtfn, which had been given to him bg 
Sdward BaiUol a.d. 1353.— JUsIros Charters. 




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635. NEVILE^ SIR JOHN, Kniqbt, Son asd Hsm or the 

ABOVE RANCLFH NBVII.E, 

A saltire with a label of three points. The shield sur- 
rounded with tracery. 

"b' johasnis de nkvile," — Attended to Cheater of 
Cmfrmaticm by Sir John Revile, Knight, of the Manor 
ofLtsitdwyn to the Abbej( of Metros, e. a.d. 1353. — 
Metros Charters. 

686. NEVILE, SIB WILLIAM, Kmoffr, Son of Ramulph 
Nkvile, Babon of Rabt. 
Concha. Oa a saltire a fleur-de-lia as a difference. 
Crest on a helmet, a bull's head issuing irom a 
coronet. On each side of the helmet an estoile. 
The whole surrounded with tracery. 
" aaiLL. (WILLI] NEviLK KU-m." a.d. 1390.— av W. 
C. Treveb/an, BarU 

637. NEWTON, JOHN, Son and Heib of James Newtok 

OF UOFFAinSLANDS, &C. 

A buckle between three dnqnefoils. 

"b' johanhib nedton." — Appmdtd to Bmgnatitm of these Lmdam favour of William 
NewtonofAat M. aj>. 1508. — W. W. Hay Newton of Newton, Esq. 

638. NEWTON, WILLIAM, op Newton. 

A lion rampant, rudely executed. 

" 8 ' viua NBDTOH." — Ajipended to Charter by W. Newton to Jantt Woolf relict of John 

Newton, in liferent of his tenpottnd Land of the Town of Kydlatc and MofeUit' 

lands, m the Barmy of Newton, a.d. 1520. — Ibidem. 

639. NEWTON, GEORGE. 

A lion rampant; in unister chief point a cinquefoil. 

" s ' geokgei nttoiine." — Appended to Charter by Qeorge Newton and Kaiherine 
FenttM Ms spouse, to Robert Lauder, Senior, of Bass, and Elizabeth Hay hitspovie, 
of the Lcmds ofAHdnside, now m the Barony of Newton. A.d. 1563. — Ibidem. 

640. NEWTON, WILLIAM, of Newton. Plaie XH. fg. 8. 

One of the Barons who subecrihed the bond in defence of Queen Mary at Hamilton, 
8tb May 1568, was pieMnt at the battle of Longside, and ever maintained a 



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108 CATALOGUE OF 

faithful adherence to her mterest. A lion rampant holding between hii paws 
a croBB patt^. 
" a' riLLELMi NEDTODN DB tODW." — Appended to Charter fiy WiUiam Newton to 
Patrick Naoton hii ton of Hit Btmmg of N«wUm. aj). 1570.— TF. W. Haa/ 
Newton' of Newton, Etq. 

641. NIDIN, HUGH OF. 

A lion coonter passant, not on a shield. The inscription is iaint, but seems to be— 
" siQiix. HDQOMiS DE MDHT." — Appended to Charter by Svffh de NifSa to Alexander 
de Bbir, wUh Ela hie daughta-, and to Au heirt bg the eaid Ela, of the half of 
. GmaiM. c. A.D. 1210.— BaWjwftt Chartert. 

642. NIDRIE, THOMAS, Abchdkacos of Mor&v, and Cohmendatob of Culros. 

Much broken, the centre part Ib however perfect. On a, fesi, between three mnlleu 
of six points, as manjr dnquefoils. Aboi'e the shield is nn abbot's hat with 
strings and tasaels. All that remains of the inscription is — 

"THO ... AC BCULBOS." A.D. 1620. — Morton Chailen. 

643. NOBMANVILL, HUGH. Plate IV. Jig. 8. 

Two antique gems. One is a tbree-quarler fiwe, the other a female figure. 

" SiotLL. BUOONI8 OT MORHAK." — Appended to Charter bt) Hvgh NormanmU of the 

Land* of KeioeaeU and Faulawe to the Abbet/ of Melrot. e. a.D. 1 200.— iVe/rtM 

Charters. 

644. NOBMANVILL, JOHN. 

A pear-shaped shield. Three birds. In the centre is the impresuon of an nnUqne 

gem, a female figure, periiaps Diana. 
" siQnx. JOHAXHU DK KOHMAUViLL.'' — Appended to Charter by John NormanviU of 

part of the Land* of Maxton to the Abbeg of Melroe. c. a.d. 1220. — Mdroi 

C^artert. 

645. NOBMANVILL, LEO, Fabson of Uazton. 

A Ii«i passant, not on a shield. 

" sieiLL. ixxym db voBMAyiLLA."— Appended to Conq)otitioR bOween the A^ of 

Mdrot tad the Church of Maxton regarding the I^Aet of Maxton and Moorhonee. 

C A.D. 1227.— -Jfeirof Chartert. 

646. NOBMANVILL, WALBAN. 

A bird, and on a chief two of the same. 

" nenx. walb. koskat[iix].'' — Appended to Charter of ConfrmaHon by Ouido 

NormoHvill, and Wabvn Au brother, of the Landt of Maxton to the Abb^ of 

MAve. A.D. 1250. — Melroe Charter: 



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647. OCHTERLONT, CHRISTINA, Wife of G. Areot op that Ilk. 

A lion rampant within a bordura charged with eight buckles ; in dexter chief point 

a mullet aa a difierence. Bndel; executed, 
"s' CBiffTiAKi oocHTEBLOUHT." — Ajipewkd to the same Instrumeat at No. 91. 

A.D. 1533.— jltiU6ar Charters. 

648. OGILYIE, ALEXANDER, of Ooiltie. Sheriff of AKona is 1425. 

A lion passant, gardant, crowned. 

"[b' alsxaJndbi ogiltq be [bodeh]." A.D. 1412. — Auidbar Charters. 

640. OGILYIE, SIR PATRICK, Khioht. Sbskiff of Anocb and Lobd Jubticiab. 
A lion passant, gardant, crowned ; a label of three points. At the top and »des of 
the shield an ornament of foliage. 

" a ' FATKICC DE OQILVI." 

650. ComnER Seal of the laat. 

Being the device of a wheat-sheaf between the letters G. A. ad. 1428. — AaUlbar 
Charters. 

651. OGILVIE, SIR DAVID, of Ogiltie, Kmiqht. 

O^Tie, as before. Much injured. 

" 8 ' d[avid] ooynvi." a.d. 1428. — Fotkermgham Charters. 

652. OGILVIE, ANDREW, of Inchmabtdi. 

CoDcb^. C^lvie, aa before, witlun a bordnre. Crest on a helmet, a lady's bead. 

Supporters; two lions rampant, gardant. Very rudely executed. 
" b' anpbbk OGn,Ti." AD. 1440.— TB* late 0, Sn^e, Esq. 
6d3. OGILVIE, ALEXANDER. 

Coach^. A lion rampant, crowned. Crest on a helmet, a lady's bead, apparently 

attired in a veil, but the impression is rather imperfect. 
" a ' ALBZANDRi OGTLiVELE," A.D. 1440. — C. K. ShoTjie, Esq. 

654. OGILVIE, ANDREW, of Ikchxaktin. 

Concb4. Quarterly ; first and fourth, a lion rampant, for Inchmartin ; second and 
third, a lion atatant, gardant. Crest on a helmet with mantlings, a lady's head 
attired. 

"s' AMDBEE oaTLvn DE iNGHMABTrn." A.D. 1444.— Ctottnu Charters. 

655. OGILVIE, SIR ALEXANDER, OF AuoHTBBBOUSBjEmaBT. Sjibkiff of Fobfah. 

Quarteriy i first and fourth, a lion conrant, gardant, crowned : second and third, an 

eagle displayed, for Ramsay. 
" s' ALBXAKDBt [de oqiJltu Ddi [AUCHiEBHOtis]." A.D. HiG.—AuUHar C/iarUr). 



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<i&6. OGILVIE, JOHN, of Ldttsai^bk. 

A very handaome seal. Couche. A lion stataat, gardant, crowned. Cruton a hel- 
met with mantlinge, a lady's head attired in the homed head-dress fiuhion- 
able at the period. The inacription on a scroll — 
"8' JOBAMBS DB ooiLvn.," A,D, 1450. — Brtchin Charten- 



657. 06ILV1E, WALTEE, or Dbskpoed. 

The impression is much de&ced. Cench^. Qaarterly ; first and fourth, a cross 
engrailed, for Sinclair ; second and third, Ogilrie. Crest on a helmet with 
mantlings, apparently as the last. 

" s ' WALTEBi oaiLTT DE DE[3K]ToaD." Aj). 1453. — The loU Q, Snathe, Etq. 

658. OGILVIE, WALTER 

Coackg. Quarterly ; first and fourth, Ogilvie, as in No. 656 ; second and third, an 
eagle displayed, for Ramsay ; over all a mnllet, for difiereace. Crest on a helmet 
with mantlinga, a lady's head attired in the same bshion as the preceding, 
but more fully developed. 

"8' WALTESi OOII.VI." — Aj>pm<Ud to tame Intlntment at No, 297. a.d. 1454. — 
ThelauD. Ortgon/, Eiq. 

659. OGILVIE, THOMAS, of Clota. 

Couch6. A lion rampant, crowned. Crest on a helmet with mantlings, a lady's 
head attired in the pedimenlal, or, perhaps more correctly, the bntterfiy head- 
dress. 

"s' TOHAfl oanxirB." — Appended to Charter by Thomas Ogilvie of Clova to Bobert 
SoUokf Bwgeu of Dundee, of all hit Landi of Bradoumy and le Dm/U, m the 
Barony of Clova, and Sheriffdom ofFoifar. aj>. 1470. — Dauid Lamg, Etg. 

660. OGILVIE, WALTER, of Both. 

Quarterly ; first and fourth, Ogilvie ; aeoond and ihiid, Sinclair. Tlie top and rides 

of the shield ornamented with fbliage. 
" 8' WALTZBi OGCTi DE BOTK." A.D. I486.— C Jfme», Eeq. 

661. OGILVIE, JAHES, FtHsr Loan of Aiblet. 

Couch^. C^lvie, as before. Crest on a helmet with mantlings, a lady's head 

attired in the homed head-dress. 
" b' JAOOBI Dni ooiLTTDE EEi,T," — Amended to Charter by George Stirlmg ofEaHr- 

brekky and Patrick Stirling, hie brother, for tlte endowment of a Chcrplainry at the 

altar of the BUued Virgin and aU iSomb, m thepariih church ofKimid in Forfar. 

A.D. 1509.— D. L<mg,E^. 



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662. OGILVIB, WALTER, op DEMLOaoB. . 

A lion statant. Above, and supporting the eliieU, is a demi-figore of a lady vested. 
" s ' VAI.TBBI oaiLTi Dz DBNLiTftoua." A.D. 1542. — Flom CharUrt. 

663. OGSTON, ELIZABETH, " Spousk or Adah Hefbubh of Craigik." 

Per pale. Dexter ; on a chevron, between two mulleta in chief and a cinquefoil 
in base, a rose inter two lions paeaant respecting, for Hepburn of Craigie ; 
sinister, three mascles; and on a chief two lions passant in less, for Ogston. 

"b' Ah(T)£LBZebeht ODGSTOim.'' A.D. I0U3. — KhOOTt Chorinn. 

664. OGSTON, JANET, "DAoeHTEB and Ase of the Aioes of chquhjle Walter 

OoffioN OF tat Ilk, ahd Sibtsb xo chquhile Elizabeth Oqston." 
Ukree masclBs; on a chief, two lions passant in fess. 
"b' jomeib oqbtoh." aj>. 1S05.— fmton Chatien. 

665. OLIPHANT, WILLIAM. 

Three crescents. 

" a ' wiiJ.EL]f[i »e] olifau[nt]." — Appatded to Letter of the Scottah Barom to the Pope. 
A,D. 1320. — General Begtsier Howe. 

666. ORMISTON. JOHN. 

An eagle displayed ; not upon a shield. 

" B ' joms DE OBmsTDN." — Appended to (barter by John Omuston to the Abbey of 
Mtlroi of all hie Lande m Leasedwyn. e. a.d. 1306. — Melroi Charitn. 

667. PENNTCOOK, WILLIAM. 

A unqnefoil between three hunters' horns stringed. 

" a ' TALZAiH FAKECOUK." A.D. 1 563. — General Segi^er Sovte. 

668. PETCOX, PHILIP. Plate Vn. ^. 4. 

An oval sealt the device not heraldic ; the figure of a man on foot, vested, a 
ronnd cap or helmet on his head, a sword in his right hand, and a shield on 
thelefl arm, protecting his body, advancing towards a flowered staff or standard, 
terminating in fleur-de-lis. 

" siOiLLUK filipi ds psicox/'— Appended to Charter by PM^ Peteox to the Abb^ 
ofMtlroe often acres of Land cA Beleiide. c. a.d. 1214. — Melroe Cbarten. 

669. PETBONELLA, Datiohter of " Adam Haiumo de Meihioboch." Plate VII. 

An oval-shaped seal, with a curious design of three fishes, not on a shield. The 



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inscription in lost, except two or tliree letters, prob&bl; forming part of tbc 
name " Pktronella." 
Affpcndtd to Charter by FOronella of Landg m Borthtoid: to the gate of Metros, {parte 
de Melrot^for the support ofAepoor. c. a.d. 1170. — Mtiroi Charten. 

670. POLLOCK, EOBEKT. 

A boar passant ; not on a shield. 

" SIGIU.UU soBEBTi DE voujoo"~Appended to the some Inatrvmeia at No. 221. c. a.i>, 
1200.— jtfefroa Charten. 

671. PRESTON, "WILLIAM. 

A device not on a shield. A cock ; a small flower in front. 

" 8' WILLI D. PBESSTDK." A-D. 1292. — Cht^pttT Houtt, WtttBmOer. 

672. PRESTON, THOMAS. 

Couch^. Three nniconiB' beads erased transposed. Crest on a helmet, a anicotn's 
head; the background filled ap with foliage. loscription on a scroll — 

" a ' TOHB DE FRESTOM." — Appended to " Seisme of the Lordthip of Dalkeith m favour 
ofJaniet de Douglat, ton ofJamea de Douglas Lord of Dalkath, lOM Sqiteaiber, 
H56." — Morton Charters. 

678. PRESTON, SIMON, of Pheston. 

Concha. Three nniconis' heads couped. Crost on a helmet with mantlings, n 
unicorn's head issuing from a coronet. Supporters : two lions rampant, gou6. 
»8' siMOHiB PBXBTOVH DE EODB." AJ). 1513.— JXiKouiu Charten. 

674. PRIMROSE, JAMES, or Bcrnbeasl. 

On a chevron, between three primroses aa manj mullets ; in middle chief point, a 

crescent aa a difierence. 
" B ' H . JACOBi PBCHBOis." — Appended to Charter by John Primrose of Bvmbrae in 

favour of his tpoute, Margaret Sedheuche, of the half of his Lands ofBumbrae 

m Ufirent, iOth M<y, aj>. 1613.— (7. Baxter, Esq. 

675. PRIMROSE, JAMES. 

lliree mullets ; on a chief, as manj primroses. 

" 8 ' JACOBi PsnfBOS." — Detached SeaL — C. Imet, Esq. 

676. PRIN6LE, MARION, Woe of W. Rtodel. 

On a bend sinister, three escallop shells. 

"b' makioh hoppkimoil." — Appended to Charter iy Walter Riddel of Biddei to AnA-ete 

Siddel, hu eon, and Agnes Ramsay, his ^Muas, daughter of G. Samtay ofDaUiomir, 

6(& FArvary, a.d. 1566. — Dalhoasit Chartert. 



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677. PBOVAKD, JOHN. 

A. chevroD, charged vith ii decrescent on the dexter, and a mullet on the ennititer ride ^ 

in baae> a lilj stemmed and leaved. Foliage at the top and ridea of the shield- 

" 8 ' K. j9 PBOTAXD PK£POBm DE ABlRKBrBlK." 1 J). 1593. — Bainamoon Charten. 

678. PURVES, WILLIAM, op Mospmoioch. 

An oval-shaped seal, with the device of a hunting-hom stringed. 

" sieiLL. WILLI waya^—AppeiuUd to Charter by WiBiam Purvta grantrng to the 

MonJa ofMehva freepaatage through the Lands of Mo^ennoek. c. a.d. 12S0. — 

Melnt Charten. 

679. QUINCI, SAEE DE, Eahl of WmoHEniB. i'toto XL fg. 1. 

Much injured. An armed knight on horseback at full gallop towardj the dexter ; a 
lance, with pennon, in his right hand, and on his left arm a shield, bearing a 
fess and a label of seven points, which are repeated on the caparisons of the 
borse. Above the back of the horse is a shield, bearing a feds between two 
chevrons, lite inscription is quite lost. 

680. ConrnxB Seal of the lactt. Plate XI. fig. 1. 

A pear-shaped shield, bearing a fess and a label of seven points. 

" [sEjCRKruH coHiTis ■wyKiov"~~Aj^>ended to Seaignation of Ae Chitnh of Trtment 

in favour of the Abbey of Hofyrood. cad. I nO.—Holyrood Chwierg, — Lord 

PoRmvre, 

eSl. QUINCI, ROGER DE, Earl of WwceEffrEK, Son of the above, Lord Hioh 
COKSTABUE IH BIOBT OV BIS WlFE. P/ote XL Jig, 2. 

An exceedingly beautiful seal. An armed knight on horseback at full speed ; a 
drawn sword in his right hand, aud his Jell protecting bis body with a long 
pointed shield, much curved. Over the chain armour a surcoat very gracefully 
disposed. On the shield are five mascles, 2, 2 nnd 1, of which there are also 
twelve on the housings of the horse. Beneath the horae is a wyvem. 

" SIGILL. BOGEB[i SE QTUHCJl COUITIB WINCBeTIUE." 

682. ComnSR Skal op thk above. Plate XI. fig. 2. 

A knight on foot, habited precisely as the former, in chain armonr and surcoat, in 
combat with a lion, rearing on his hind-legs. On the top of the helmet is a 
wyvem ; and in the lower part of the seal a rose of rix leaves. Part of the 
inscription is broken away, but enough remains to be read thus — 

." SKULL. BOOEBI DE QUINCI COHSTABriARll SCOQ1S."—A^md«d lo Charter bff 



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lU CATALOGUE OP 

Soger de Qfmci grajdmg to tht AM^ of ffofyrwd permuaioa to grind oil Com 
required for iht Abbey, at hit mill of 2Van«tf, free of mutare. a.d. 1250, — 
Fanmare Charters. 

683. RAIT, SIR QUASI DE, Knight. 

A. croaa engrailed, 

"a' ODA8II DK aiHT lai-rr." a.d. 1292,— CBapter Hotae, We^minster. 

684. RAMSAY, WILLIAM, Eaiil of Fife, m bight of his Wi^ Isabella, DAvaHTER 

OF DtmoAS Earl of Fife. 
An eagle displajred, Bunnouiited by « bendlet engruled. An ornament of foliage 

Burrouuds the top and sides of the shield. 
" 8 ' wilelhi de bamesbt [coJbitis de rYFE," — Appended to Charier hy WiOkm 

Samx^, Earl of Fife, injavoar of Margaret de LatttlU and John her ton, of the 

Lands ofHoughlato and others in^Lothian, toithin the Earldom of March, e. a.d. 

1358.— C. Baxter, Esq. 
es."). RAMSAT, GEOROE, Deak of Reotalsio. 

An ea^e displayed. Foliage at the top and sides of the shield. 

"s' u. OEOBGi RAJfSAT." c. A.D. 1600. — W. E. Agton, Eeq^ EdttAargh. 

686. RAMSAT, ELIZABETH. 

An eagle displayed. 

'* 8' BLigABBBT RAJiBAT." A.D. 1603. — Bobiamoon Charters, 

687. RAMSAT, JAMES. 

An eagle displayed with two heads. 

" 8' JACOui KAKBAT." — Detached SeaL—C. K. Sharpe, Esq. 

688. RANDOLPH, THOMAS. 

Three lozenges or cushions. The shield in centre of rounded f^^ 
tracery. 

"aiGILLIIU [raOUJE RANDOLPH." 

689. Counter Seal of the last. 

An antique gem in a setting, on which the inscription was 
cut. A warrior on horseback at full speed, in combat 
with a serpent The inscription is rather defitced, it ap- 
pears tob»— 

" MiLTTO [fulmdto] tego."— ,d;5»nAd to a Charter of sic marks 
yearly out oflheLandofRedpath,for apittance of Fish to the 
Monks of Metros twicea week during Lent c. a.d. ]280.— 
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SCOTTISH SEAIA 115 

690. RANDOLPH, THOMAS, Eabl of Hokat. 

A beautUblly designed aod well executed seal. Three 

lozenges or cuahionB within a double treuure 

flowered and counter-flowered. The shield 8ur> 

roonded b^ rich pointed tracery, in each of the four | 

principal spaces of which is a lion rampant. i 

" SIQILLUH THOME SAHOLPHi." — Appended to Charter bg ' 

the Earl of Moray of the Landi of Be^th ta the 

Abbey ofMeirot. c. a.d. 1314.— ATh/tos Charters. 

t»91. BEINDE, JAMES, ofBroxmouth. 

An angel with wings expanded, sapporting a shield chained with three escallops on 

a bend. 
" B ' JACOBI BIENDE." A.D. 1478. — The lot* 0. Stio/the, Eiq. 

692. BERIE, GILBERT DE. 

An angel with wings expanded, holdiog a shield charged with three lioaa' heads 
erased. At the sides of the shield are seven stars. 

" S' GILBEim DE BEKIK ABCHmUCONI OLASQITEK." C A.D. 1476. — Dttochtd SeoL — 

C. Ituux, £«5. 

693. RIDEL, PATRICK. PlateV._fiff. 11. 

A lion pasaant, not on a shield. 

" siQiLL. PATBicn DE BiDUJL."— Appended to Charter bg Patrkt SidiUofthe Laadt 
o/LUUacUfftolheAbbeffofSfelroi. c. a.d. 1170.— JIfefrtw CSartirs. 

694. RIDEL, PATRICK. The same Person. Plata V. fig. 10. 

Not on a shield, a lion counter passant. 

" Stotu-DH PATBicu DE BiDALA." — Appended to Charter by Patrick Sidd ofpati of tiie 
LandtofWiltunetotheAbbei/ofMelroi. c. A.D. ll75.-^Meiroa Charten. 

693. RIDEL, WALTER, Son and Heib or Patrick Ridel. PlaU V. fig. 9. 
An eagle passant ; wings elevated. A device not on a shield. 
" sio[iLL. wa]lteri db ki[da]lk." — Appended to Charter of Confirmation by Walter 
Ridel of part of the Lands of WiOme to the AOeg of Afelroi. c. a.d. 1176. — 
Afelroe Charters. 

096. RIDDEL, WALTER, op Biddki. 

A chevron between three ears of rye. 

"s' TALTERi RIDDEL." A.D, 1566. — Dolhouoe Chi»ier$. 



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697. EOBEBTI FIUI FtTBERTI. (De Steinton.) 

A hunter on horseback at fiill speed, witb a hnnting Kpeax And horn, Bcoompanied 

bj a dog. 
" siGiLL. BOKEBTi FUJI FDBKBTi." — Appended to Charter by R(Aert de Siemton offioe 

acres of Land with pasture at Steinton. c. aj). 1170. — Metros Charters. 

BOSS, LESLIE, EARL OF. Vide Lksub. 

698. ROSS, WILLEAM, EARL OF. 

Three lions rampant. The top and sides of the shield ornamented with foliage. 
"8' wiLBljn couinB DK H03," A.D. 1292. — Chapter Souse, WeOmingter. 

699. ROSS, WILLIAM, EARL OF. 

Three lions rampant, withia a double tressure flowered and counter-flowered. The 

shield surrounded by rich tracery. 
" 8 ' wiLLELsn COXITIS ROSSiE." — Appended to Charter bt/ Wiliiam Earl of Roes to 

John Mercer ofAldie. a.d. 13C4. — MeOcleota- Charters, {Barowss KeiA.) 

700. BOS, WILLIAM. 

Three water budgets. On each side of the shield is a lizard. 

" s' wnXBLMi DE BOS." A.D. 1292. — Chcqtter House, Weslmmiter. 

701. ROS, HUBIEL, Daugbteb of Ahdbew de Docif, and Belict of Sib W. Bos, 

Knioht, Lobd of £ilravoce. 
A water budget, and in chief three mullets. A sprig of foliage surrounda the shield. 
" S ' KUB1BU.E DE BO?." c A.D. 1326. — KSravock Charters. 

702. BOSS, HUGH. 

A fees cheqn^ between two water budgets in chief, and a rose in base. The shield 

surrounded by tracery. 
"siGiu-UM Hu[ooNi8] BOSS." A.D. 1381. — QUtmtm Charters. 

708. BOS, HUGH. 

A boar's head and neck couped, between three water budgets. At the top of the 
shield a branch of foliage. The legend is singular, giving the rank, without 
Other designadon. 
" s ' HuoONiB BOS BABOKia." A.D. 1422. — KUravock Charters. 



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704. ROSS, DAVID. 

Alion rampaal Bumoonted with a bend. 

"8' DAVID BOastE." A.D. 1508. — C, Ztmo, Esq. 

705. ROXBURGH, ANDREW. 

A very pretty small seal of ricli tracery, in the centre of which is a lion s^ant sup- 
porting a shield coacfa6, charged with a bird. (!) 
*' stoiLLim ANDRE DE BOZBOUBQ." A.D. 1367. — QloBtmit Ckorten. 

706. BUSSEY, GILBERT, of Thokktom. 

A lioo rampuit charged with three chevroneU. This seal is the same shape as tlie 

" B ' GILBtl BOeaEY DE IHOBENTDKB." 

707. CouNTEB Seal of tue last. 

An antique gem, rudely engrared with the fignre of a dog. 
"BiaiLDX SECKBTi." A.D. 1292. — Cliopter House, Wt$tmintter. 

708. EUTHVEN, WILUAM. 

Couche. Three pales. Crest on a helmet, a ram's head. On each side of the 

shield is a tree growing from a mount. 
" B ' wiLLBun DE RDTHTEN." Aj}. 1396. — The laU Q. Smythe, Eaq. 

709^ EUTHVEN, WALTER. 

Three pales, the centre one charged with a muUet. 

" 8I0ILLU. VALTEiu itDTHVEN." A-D. 1494. — Fkurs Charter*. 

710. EUTHVEN, WILUAM, LORD. 

Couche. Three pales. Crest on a helmet, much injured. Supporters : two goats. 

All that remains of the iDscription is the following— 
" DOMi DE BDravw D . . ." AJ». 1648. — C. K. Sharpe, Etq. 

71 L EUTHVEN, PATRICK, LOED, AND DIELETON. 

CoQch£. Per p^. Dexter, three pales ; siaister, quarterly, first and fonrth, on a 
bend three masoles, for Haliburton; second, throe bars, for Combrun of 
Gowrie ; third, a bend, for De Vaux of Dirleton. Crest on a helmet with 
mantlings, a ram's head. Supporters : dexter, a ram ; sinister, a goat Uotto 
on a ribbon under the shield, " deis Bcakw," This seal is much injured, but 
the above can be clearly made oat. 

*' 8 ' FATBICn Dni BDTHVEN ET DHILTODN." A.D. 1580. — G S. Sharfii, E»q. 



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712. RUTHVEN, PATRICK, LOIO). The BAm Pbrbok. 

Three paled. At the Bides and top of the ahidd ue the inituls P. L. R. jld. 1660. 
— C. K. Sharpe, Eiq. 

713. RUTHVEN, JOHN, LORD, Thibd Eakl of Gowbie. 

Quarterly ; first aod fourth, Rulhren, ns before ; aecond, three bars, for Cambrun of 
Giowrie ; third, on a bend three lozenges, for Haliburton ; all within a double 
treasure flowered and connter^flowered. Great on a helmet with mantlingi, a 
ram's head issuing from a coronet. Supporters: dexter, a ram; aiuiater, a 
goal, both gorged with a coronet, and chuned. Motto on a ribbon, issuing 
from behind the crest, " dkid schac." 

" 8 ' JOauiNlS COVmS G0DB1.£ Cnl BUTHVX SI DIBLIOU." A.S. 1597.^Z%« UOt G 

Smytht, Esq. 

714. ST. MICHAEL, JOHN DE. 

Not on a shield, two birds on a fleiir-de<lis. 

"8 ' JOHis [de] SCO. [hichJaele." — AfpauUd to (Ae tame IrMrVTnerU at No. 444. 
A.D. 1249.— Jfelnw Charters. 

715. SANDCLANDS, JAMES, LORD TORPHICHEN. 

Quarterly ; first and foartb, a bend, for Sandilands ; second and third, a man's heart, 

and on a chief three mullets, for Douglas. 
"9' JACOBi SANSELANKiis." — Appended to Charter 6g James Sandikmda of Colder, 

mfitvow of George Taiant of the Landt of Over WiUiamttoti, Glh Mag lfiS9. — 

C. Baxter, Etq. 

716. SANDILANDS, JAMES, LORD TORPHICHEN. 

A seal of an oval shape, partaking of the character of an ecclesiastical one. The 
design is rather rudely executed. A figure of St. John the Baptist, holding 
in his arms the Iamb. The figure stands upon a shield bearing, quarterly, 
Sandilands and Doaglas, as in the last. On a chief, the cross of the Order of 
theE!nights of St. John of Jerusalem. 

" 8 ' JACOBI SAHDELAMDIS DDI ET UILITIB DE TOHPHICBIM." A.D. 15S0. Mortm 

Charters. 

717. SANDILANDS, SIR JAUES, Ehiqbt. Tb£ same Pebsom. 

Precisely the same as the last, but smaller. 

"9' JACOBI SAVELADIg HIUB JEBrSAL. JOH. PCEWOB DB TORPBION." The laSt 



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five letters are at the einieter aide of the figure, the artiEit not having found 
sufficient room in the outer circle. — Appended to Charter of the TempU Lands 
of Lata- to Thomas Bvchanm of Carhtth. Jl.d. 1555.~Kilifih Cbartera. 

718. S.VNDILANDS, JAMES. LORD TORPHICHEN. 

Per pale. Dexter, qaarterlj ; first and fourth, Sandilands ; second and third, 
Douglas; sinister, a thistle, and on a chief an imperial crown, for augmentation. 
Greet on a helmet with manllings, the head of a bird, (an eaglet) There is 
hat one supporter, a lion on the dexter ude, a fmtfular mstatux. 

" 8 ' JACOB! sANDiLASDia DB CALDEB [douini TOBPBliCHra." A.D. 1603. — Qlommit 

719. SCALEBEtOC, BOGEE. PlaleTV.^fig. 4. 

An armed knight on horseback, a sword in his right hand, and on his left arm a 
diield. 

" siQiLi.Dif so[aERi d]e scalebroo." — Appended to (barter by Soger SeaUhroc to the 
Abb^ of 2fetros of Ftshinga in the Doon (md Land at Oreenan, rcith Jvd for a Salt- 
pan from the adjoimng wood, c, a.d. 1175. — Helros Chartart. 

SCONE, LORD. V<dt Mcsut. 

720. SCOTT, SIR MICHAEL, of Balwerie, Eniqrt. 

A chevron between three lions' beads couped. At each aide of the shield is a 

orescent, and the whole surrounded hj tracerjr. 
" 3 ' laCHAEUS 8C0TT uiUTis." A.D. 1292. — Chapter Hovte, Waiminster. 

721. SCOTT, SIB WILLIAM, of Balwieie, Knight. 

A chevron between three lions' heads erased. The shield surrounded by a border 

oftracery. This seal is much injured. 
" a ' WTLLELm SCOT [milttis]." — Appended fo same /fUtrumefU ax No. 580. A.D. HIS. 

— Leven and Melville Charters. 

722. SCOTT, ROBERT, Lord of Rankeillob. Plate X. fg. 10. 

A bend chained with two crescents, ond on the upper part a mullet, which is re- 
peated in the sinister chief point. 

" sioiLLCM ROBEBTi SCOTT." — Appended to Charter by Robert Scott, tcith ctmeent of 
IVaUer Scot, kia eon and heir, of part of the Lands of Gienkerry in ExcamlMm for 
BeUendea to the Abb^ ofMelroi. A.D. 141 5. — MeirM Chartert. 



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728. SCOTT, SIB WALTER, of BnccMUcn and Kirkcmie, Kjiisht. 
A bend chained vrith two creeeents, and on the upper part a innllet. 
"s' WALTER! SCOT i>E DUKCLDca." A.D. 1449. — Morton ChorUrt. 

724. SCOTT, SIR WILLIAM, Knight. 

Concha. A chevron between three lions' heads erftsed. Crest on a helmet ^ritli 

ntantlinga, a lion's jambe, holding a sword erecL 
" s ' TiLBUn SCOT mLms." — Ajrpmded to Freest of Seimte Jbr Jama Duvhar of 

Cwimoch, son of Alexander Dun&w of Wa^ld, a.d. 1498.— 27!e latt D. 

Oregory, Esq. 

725. SCOrr, ROBERT, Bailu: op Aubboath. 

A chevron between two lions' heads in chief, and a leaf slipped in base. 
" b' BUBBKTi BOOT." A.D. 1499. — AuURkv Chorttn. 

72C. SCOTT, WILLIAM. 

A chevron between two wolves' heads erased in chief, and a rose in base;. 
"BIQILI.IIJI wiLLBUn SCOT." A.D. 1513. — Brechin Charten. 

727. SCOTT, ANDREW, Bahje or iNTERKmrHiuG. 

Three lions' beads erased, in fcss point a mullet. 
"S'AKDKOSCOTB." A.D. 16ii—W.B.I>.I>. TumhtiU, Eaq. 

728. SCRTMGEOUB, JOHN. 

Couch^. A lion rampant holding a sword in sinister paw. Crest on a helmet, n 
lion's jambe grasping a sword in pale. On each side of the helmet is a ringnlar 
figure, having the appearance of a flame ascending, perhaps intended for part 
of a banner, in allusion to the office of standard-bearer, held by the Scrymgeours. 
The background of the seal is ornamented with n lozenge pattern. 

"8' JOHANKiB BCTBMOODa." — Appended to Inquitdion before Walter Ogilvy, Sheriff- 
D^ute of Forfar, of the Landa of Costim in Forfar, a.d. 1444. — 6lammi» 
Charters. 

729. SCRTMGEOUB, JAMES. 

A lion rampant holding in the sinister paw a sword. In sinister chief point a 

mullet 
"8 ' /ACOBI sCRTMeBODH.'* A.D. 1508. — JTmtore Charten. 



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780. SCRTMGEOUE, JOHN. 

As in the last, but without th« mullet 

" B ' M. JOHAKNis BCBmooca." A.D. 1505. — Kmtort CharUn. 

73 i. SCRYMGEOUB, JAMES. 

CoQch6. A lion nunpant, holding in the dexter paw a sword. Crest on a helmet 

with mannings, a lion's paw holding n sword. 
" s ' JACOB! scRTVooint." Aj). 1538. — Olammis Charten. 

732. SCBYMGEOUR, JAMES, Viscoumt Dddhop. 

As in the last Above the shield an open coronet of five pcnnts. At the ndes an 

ornament of foliage. 
"s' JACOBI viCETia DE DUDOP Doi sCBTUBODB." A.D. 1648. — GtMroi Btgi^tr 

Houae. 

733. SELLAB, WALTER, Sheriff- Depdte of ^tirlimq. 

Two birds (doves!) in chief, and a mascle in base. 
"a'TALTEHt 8KIXAE," AJ>. 1520. — KHsylh CJutrten. 

784. SEMPIL, ROBERT, LORD. 

A chevron cheque between three hunting horns stringed. At the top and sides of 

the shield an ornament of foliage. 
" 8 ' BOBBRT LORD SBUPiL." — Appended to a Deed regarding the Tvtorg of Sempil. 
A,D. 1572. — Morton Charttn. 

735. SEHPIL, THOMAS, of GREEMamE. Frebrkdakit of the Golleoiate Chdrch 

ofSckpil. 
A chevron chequ^ between three hunting horns stringed. At llie top and sides of 

the shield an ornament of foliage. 
" 3' THOME sEMPU. DE OBEiNSTD." — Appended to Precept of clare constat by Thtmua 

Sempil to Robert SempU of Beltreea of paii of the Lcmdt of Auchledmonth. a.p. 

1626.— £■■ Laiag, Esq. 

786. SETON, SIB JlLEXANDER, Knicht. PiaU X. fg. 8. 
Three crescents j nnd a label of three points. 
" s ' ALEXAHDRi o. BTu." — Amended to Charter by Alexaadar Seton, wa of Saer 

de SOon, of the Lands of lluefitkno to the AMtgr of Melrot. c. a.d. 1216. — 

Meiroi Chartere. 



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7S7. SBTON, ALEXANDER. 

On a bend three creecents. The shield mft^ed with coane lines, crosung each 

other, dexter and sinister bendwise. 
«8' ALEXAKDEE BBTON." — AftpmdeA to TaUo" of the Scottith Baroiu to lit Pope. 

A.D. \i2(i.—6meFalIt»giMr Hove. 

788. SETON, WILUAM. 

CJonchi. Three crescents within a doable treasure flowered and connter-flowered. 
Crest on a helmet, an antelope's head. Supporters : two lions sqant, gardant. 
"s' eiaiLLB. wn.i£uu ra seton." A.d. 1384. — Morton Charten. 

739. SETON, GEORGE, LORD. 

Concb^ Quarterly ; first and fourth, three crescents, for Setoa ; second and third, 
three garbs, for Buchan. Crest on a helmet, two spears or pennons erect 
issuing from a coronet or cap of maintenance. Supporters : two lions ram- 
pant gardant. The seal is rather injured. 

"s' GBOROKi DOMINI SBTTON." c. A.D. 1440. — Detached Seal — General lUguter ffoute. 
Probably the seal of George Lord Seton who married Jean Stuart, daughter of 
John Earl Bucban. 

740. SETON, GEORGE, LORD. 

Quarterly ; first and fourth, Seton ; second and third, three flenrs^e-lis, for Hunt- 
gomeiy ; both within a double treasure flowered and counter-flowered. At 
the top and sides of the shield, a scroll ornament. The inidals S.G.L.S. 
surround the design, c. a.d. 1640. — Detached SeaL — Otnend Seguter Souae. 

741. SETON, ALEXANDER, Lobd Ukquhabt and Fttie, cheated Eabl ov Dun- 

FERKLINE, A.D. 1605. 

A beautiiul little seal, but partly broken, used officially as Bailie of the Regality 
Court of Dunfermline. On a fesa transposed, three ciaquefoils; as many 
crescents in base, all within a double tressure flowered and counter-flowered. 
Crest on a helmet with mantlings, a crescenL Motto on a scroll below the shield, 
"sevpeb;" the latter syllable only remaining. Alt that remains of the in- 
scription is— 

" S' A BALL. BEGALET. DCHrKBK." A.D. 1598. — Seafoith ChorteTi. 

742. SETON, GEORGE, of Pabbroath. 

Three crescents within a bordure engrailed. A scroll ornament at the top and sides 
of the shield. 

A.D. 1601. — Glammie Charters. 



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743. SHAW, JAMES. 

Three covered cupa, a crescent in fees point for difference. 

" [s ' j]acobi db bcbaw." — Appmded to the taiM irutntment as No. 853. aj>. 1409. 
—Melrot Charters. 

744. SmCLAIK, SIB WILLIAM, Kotobt. 

A. Gross engrailed ; the shield in centre of rounded tracery ; in each of the three 

compartments of which is a boar's head couped. 
" B ' wnxBLW DS sao CLABO muns." A.D. 1292. — Chapter Home, Westmmtler. 

745. SINCLAIR, HENBT, Eabl or OasaraT. 

A fine seal ; part of the inscription is lost, but the remaining parts of the seal are 
nnconuDonlj perfect. Quarterly ; first and fourth, a cross engrailed, for Sin- 
clair } second and third, a galley with swls furled, for Orkney. 

" BKNRici cOHrns OBKA " — Apptodtd to CharUr bg Hanry Earl of 

Orkny lo /Mn ForesUr- of Cortlorphin, of the Lands ofOchter^e, m the Barony 
of Kyncardsn, Sheikdom of Perth, 26th November, a.d. 1407.— .S»- David Dmdca 
of Ochlerlyre. 

746. SINCLAIR, WILLIAM, op Dunbeitb. 

Quarterly ; first and fourth, Sinclair ; second and third, a mullet of six points. 
" b' wiLLEHSon SDiKLAB KB DVUBEi.'' AJ>. 1570. — Fhun Chortert. 

747. SLEICH, RICHARD. 

A bend, and in sinister chief ptnnt a bncUe erect 

" a ' KECA&Di SLmCB." — Attended to Decree coneemmg Barra Landi, ro Haiemgton, 

dieputed hetween the Abbey of Melrot and Walter HaUburUm, Lord ofDirlton; 

by Patrick ofDimbar, Lord of Bele, and brother to George Earl ofMarcA. a.d. 

1431.— J/efrM Chartera. 

748. SLEICH, PATRICK. 

On a bend siaiater, between two flenrs-de-lis, as many buckles. 

" 8' PATRICI 8LECH," — Appended to Inquuiaon, aj». H7S.—DaViot!aie Chartera. 

749. SOUMS, NICOLAS. 

A device of a bird (raTcn f) ; surrounded by a border of tracery. 

" Biaio-Dif MicoLAi DB socil." AJ>. 1292.— CTopfer Hbitae, IVestmmater. 

750. SOULES, SIR JOHN, Kmight. 

Barry of six, a bend ; the shield in centre of rounded tracery. 

"8' JOUrflDEBOCLEBinuns." A.i>. 1292.— CSopterfliwge, Weatnmaler. 



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751. SOULIS, WILLIAM. 

ThU Msl is much broken, but the deugn is an armed knight on horseback. On 
the caparisons of the hone sro bars, the arms of the Sonlis. 

" [siO^nxDK wiLU [dr bodlbs.]" — Appended to Letter of the Scoiiuh Barons to Ae 
Pope. A.O. IS20- — Oeneral Register Hovee. 

752. £a*ALDING, JOHN. 

Much injured. On a cross a crescent. 

" [s ' joavnib] sfaildine.'' Aj>. 1464. — Breclm Chartert. 

753. SPENS, HUGH. Plata X. fy. 12. 

Frettj, on a chief indented, three cinquefoits. 

" a ' HOOOMiB DS BFSMS." — Appended to the same Inttnanent <a No. 747. a.d. 14S1. 
— Metros Charters. 

754. SPTtTEL, ALEXANDER, " Farsouiie op Libbsbtok." 

A fesa between two boars' heads and necks erased, in chief, and an eagle displafed, 

in base, in bononr point a crescent, 
"s' u. ALKXAKDBi BPiTTKLL." A.D. 1598. — CHi/ o/Ediahirgh Chmiaii. 
756. STIRLING, WILLIAM. 

On a chief, Uiree buckles. At the top of the shield a bunch of foliage, and on each 

»de a lion rampant ; the whole surrounded with tracery. 
" 8 ' wn.LEL]a DK BTHBVBUK." A.B. 1292, — Chapter Houet, Wtstmiiula: 

756. SnittJNG, JOHN. 

On a chief^ three buckles fesswise. 

*' b' noAH DE STBiTEiJitE CBEVAt-" A.D. 1292. — Chapter Hotae, Westmmsler. 

757. STIRLING, SIR JOHN, (DE MERIFF,) Kmight. 

^x mullets of uz points, 8, 2, and 1. 

" s' JOHiB DB 8TBIVELTN mUTU." Aj>. 1292. — CXopto- SovK, WettoHiuter. 

768. STRACHAN, JOHN. 

A stag trippant ; in sinister chief point a rose or dnqnefoil. 

" s ' JBONS STRADACaiaf DE THOKNTOM." — Appended to Petour of Service before the 
Sherif of Forfar, of George Nt^n, at neareet of kin to Isabella FenUm, his mother, 
in the fourth part of the Lands ofBaitu, in Forfar, 2dNovenAerM7Q. — Oiammii 
Charters, 
759. STRACHAN, ALEXANDER. 
A stag trippant. 
<< s ' ALEXABDRiE OTRAvcBOim." AJ>. 1604. — Dwi ChoTten. 



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760. STRANG, ROBERT, of Balcabkib. 

A chflTTon ensigned with a croas patt^e, between three maKles. 
r 8TBANQ." JlJ>. 1579. — Olammis Charten. 



761. STRATHBOGIE, JOHN OF, Earl op Atholu 

Thr<ie pal«e. On the top and beneath the shield is a lion paasant gardant, and on 

each aide a griflin segreant 
" b' .10B1S couina acholi." a.d. 1292. — Ch<^ter House, Watmhila; 

762. STRATHEBNE, GILBERT, EARL OF. 

A small Privj Seal. A kite-shaped shield, bearing nine billets, (T) 5, 3, and 1. 
" BKOTU. o. corns DE Ideiuie." — Appended lu a Counter Seal to a Charter by the Earl of 
thelAindsofTrmltfOaaktotheAbbei/Q/ItKhqgre!/. c.a.d. ll9B.—Atholl Cheeiers. 

768. STRATHERNE, MALTS, EARL OF. PlauXUI-Jig. 1. 

This boa been a fine eqnestriaa design, but is now mnch broken. It represents an 
armed knight on horseback at full speed, with a sword in his right hand, and on 
hia leil arm a shield, charged with two chevrons, which are thrice repeated on 
the caparisons of the horse. In the lower part of the seal is a wjvem ; the 
background seems ornamented with foliage or 8em6 of stars. 

" [siOILLltM MA]USII COUITia DE STRATBE^BN.f A.D. 1280. — AtHoU Charters. 

764. MURIEL, FILIA CONVEL, or Strathekne. 

This is the seal so much misrepresented in Sir George Mac- 
kenzie's heraldry. It is io excellent preservation, a small 
part being broken at the top onlj. The shield, bearing 
the two chevrons of Stratheme, is placed above a dex- 
ter arm vested, issuing from the sinister side of the 
shield, holding a falcon by the jesses. 

"[»'] innuBLE riLiE coitvel." a.d. 1264. — Athotl CAmtere. 

765. STRATHERN, MALIS, EARL OF. 

Two chevrons. The shield surrounded by plain tracery. 
♦' s ' MAUa COM. DB BTBTHEBS," A.D, 1292.— Cftopter Sbuie, 
Weitnm^er. 

766. STRATHERNE, MALIS, EARL OF. 

Much de&ced. A knight on horseback at fall speed, a sword la 
hia right hand ; in his left a shield, charged with two chev- 
rons, which are repeated on the caparisons of the horse, 

"B'MAua costrns [db enuLrBBKni.y— Appended to Letter of the SrnUith Bonne le 
the Pope. A.D. 1520.— Oeneral Segieter Houte. 



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767. STRATHERNE, EDPBEUIA, Codhtbsb of Mokat, and Wife of Ro^bt Eabl 

OP Stkathxbnk. 

yei7 tastefaU; designed ; unfortnoatelf it is slightljr injured in some parts. The 
design exhibits the front of a castle ; within the centre battlements is a figure 
of a lodjr suspending over the gate a shield, charged with three lions rampant, 
for Roes. On die battlements of the tower at the dexter ude of the seal, is a lion 
s^ant, gardsDt, Bopportiog on its back a shield, couch^, dexter ; bearing a fess 
cheque, for Stuart; and on the opposite tower is a lion aa before, supporting a 
shield, cooch6, sinister ; chained with three cushions within a double tressnre 
flowered and counter-flowered, for Mora;. The background ornamented with 
foliage. There has been no inscription sarrounding, a mngular instance of sach 
omisrion. 

Appended to Confirmation Charter of Sohert Stuart of Scotland, Earl of StraiherM, 
" Domino Jacobo de Douglas miUH domino de Dalkath^ of the Landt of Kellor, 
28M FAnuuy 1369.— Jforton Charttn. 

768. STBATHEENE, DAVID STUART, EARL OF, Son of ibe above. 

A beautiful seal. A fess cheque, for Stuart, between two chevronB, for Strathcme ; 
all within a double tressure flowered and counter-flowered. The shield sur- 
rounded by rich pointed tracery. 

" . . . . UTAHS DE snuTBERTN." — Appended to Charter by tie Earl to Sir Henry 
Dotiglas, Kmghty of the Landt of Eellor, lying tmthin the Earldom of Straiiieme, 
and County of Penh. A.D. 1874- — Morton Charters. 
STRATHEBNE, GRAHAM, EARL OF. Vide Grahak. 

709. STDART, "WALTER FTTZALAN." Plate 111. fg. 1. 

This is rudely executed, and much defaced, yet it is extremely interesting, as b«ng 
probably the earliest seal in existence of this great family. The desigii is an 
armed knight on horseback at full speed, a lance with pennon, couched in fais 
right hand, and a shield on his left arm. 

■ WALTEBI Fim ALAMI DAPIFEBI REO." 



. CouKTEB Seal of the last. Plate HI. fg. 1. 

Equally interesting. Unfortunately the impression is very imperfect; but it has 
evidently been an antique gem, in a broad setting, on which was cut the in- 
scription, now illegible. The de»gn seems to be a warrior with a spear in his 
right hand, leaning against a pillar, and with his left hand holding his btvse. 
These seals afibrd a presumption that as yet the family nsed no coat aimonr. 

Appended to Charter, by Walter the Stuart, of the Lattde of MatMne, m KyU, to the 
Abb^ ofMOroi. c. a.d. J 1 70.— Jlf«&w Charter: 



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771. STDAIET, ALAN, Son op the abotb Walter. PUtU ID., fig. 8. 

Much defaced. An armed kttigtit on horseback, a sword in his right hand, and a 
shield on his left arm. The inscription is indistinct, bat the following may be 
read — 

" a ' ALilH L. Fi. WATTE L. IT. AI- SEMESCAIX. RK. SCO." — Appended tO ChoeUT OfMoch- 

Um, in Kyle, to the Abbey ofifelros. c. a,d. 1170.— Jfeftw Chatten. 

772. ST0ABT, ALAN. Plate IIL Jig. 2. 

Another seal of the same person as the last, and of a similar design, but in a much 
improved style of art. The Temung of a feaa cheque is qnile apparent upon 
the shield, and is perhaps the earliest instance of this well-known bearing of 
the Stoart family. 

"aiOiLL. ALAKI FILU WALTBEti." — Appends to SemutcieUion by Alan, son of Waller, 
of all claims to the Lands of Blemdti in fimour of the Abb^ of Metros, c. a.i>. 
ll90.~Melro8 Charters. 

778. STUART, WALTER, Son op thk aboyr Alam. Plate UL Jig. i. 

An aimed knight on horseback, a drawn sword in his right band, and on his left arm 
a shield bearing a fess cheque. 

" sionx. WALTEBi FiLn alam." — Appended to Con/trmatioR by Waller, ton of Alan 
the Stuart, of four cantcates of fjond at Edmwutune, tehkh Waiter, the son of Alan, 
his grandjatker, had given to the Abbey i^M^ros. c. A.0. 1170. — Metros Charters. 

774. STDART, WALTBB. Privt Seal of the same Fersos as the laot. 

PlaU 'Dl.fg. 5. 
A fess cheque. 
" [s ' aJECEKTOM WALTERi FiL. ala[ni]," — Appended to Charter by Walter FiUalan of 

the Landa of MoUe in excambion for the lands ofFreretun to the Abbey of Metros. 

c. A.D. 1200. — Meb-oe Charters. 

775. STCART, ALEXANDER, SoH op the above Walter. 

Tills unfortunately is but the fragment of a remarkably fine seal. The design, ad- 
mirably executed, is a knight on horseback at fiill speed, armed with a lance, 
couched in bis right hand, and on his left arm a shield bearing the fees cheque, 
which seems also t4> be repeated on the breast leather of the horse. Only 
the following letters of the inscription remain — 

" SK SCALLI BE " 



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776. CouKTER Seai. of the last. 

A fesB cheque. All that remutia of the iiucriptliMi an the letters, " xamsri fild," 
it is most likely the inscriptiooB on both seals were the s&me, and lias been — 

" BieiLLCU AI-EXAHIiai FILII WALTERI 8EHE8CAIXI BEOIS BCOCEB." — Appended tO 

Charter bg AUxander Stuart of Landt and Fastura of MaehUae and Cartniabel, 
mEgU, to the Abbey if Mtlroa. c. a.i>. l22i.—Mtlroa Charten. 

777. STDABT, JAMES, Son of the aboyb Ajjxander. 

Hiis, like the above, is but a mere fragment The design is umilar, and it has 
eTidenlly been a well executed seaL The inscription is lost except the 
lettera " i be." 

778. CouKTER Seal of the last. 

A fess cheque. Hie shield of an elegant form has been surronnded with beantifiil 
tracer^. The inscripdon is lost except the letters " esca," but vas probably 
the some as in the preceding, except the difference of the name. 

Appaidedto StmAlanee in favour of the Allbes of Mdnt, cflheclamt of Jama Stuart 
of lot ShiUings from Landt in the Barony of Invenmct. c. aj>. 1270.. — Melrot 



779. STUABT, JAMES. 

Another seal, maofa smaller and in better preserration, of the same person aa the 

last. A fess cheqn^, the shield anrrounded with tracery, 
'■SECBEiu. JACOBi BXNXECALLi scodK." A.D. 1296. — Chapter Hovatf Westmintter. 

780. STUAET, SIB JOHN, of Bokxu, Knight. Bbother to the above Jaiceb, and 

Seconp Son of Alexander Stoast. 
A fess cheque surmounted with a bend. 
" a' JOHANNJB sekebcall." A.D. 1S96. — Cht^ttT HovM, Waltnimter. 

No Seal of Walter, Sou of the ahoTe James, and Father to Robert II., has yet 
been met with. There was one appended to the Letter of the Scottish 
Banma to the Pope, A.D. 132D, but it has been far a long time lost from that 
Instrument. Could it be here inserted, it wonld- present, (in connexion 
with the Cheat Seals after their accesaiou to the Throne,) an onbroken sue. 
ceauon of this great family for nearly five ceDtnries. 

781. STUAET, ROBEET, Earl of Strathehke. ArrEitjrARDS King Eobebt II. 

A fesa cbequ& The shield is placed in centre of very benotifnl tracery. 
"SIOIU.UH ROBERT! BENEBCALLi 8COC1E." — Amended lo a Writ Iff litAtrl Stuart, 
Earl of Stratheme, mA conunt of hit ton John, coMtUu^ng Alan dt Laaedir, thnr 



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ttntmt of Whtitladt, their Bailie of tA« Landi of ByrJdn^de and others in Ber- 
unchhire, ISth October 1369.— Ponmure Charttra. 

782. STUABT, JOHN, Lobd of Etle, Eldeot Sok of the abotx Bobxbt. After- 

WABDS Euro ROBEBT III. 

Couch^. A demi-lion rampant, iBSuing from a fess cheqn^. Crest on a helmet, a 

lioD'a head between two demi-Tola. Supporters : two savages, 
"[s' J0A]innB8BMEs[cAUJ T>m.DV,KY'\i:&."~App<ndedtotheeimeIn8inmmi<uthelaet. 

783. STUAET, JOHN, Eakl of Cabbick. Sahb Person as thk pheckdd(o. 

A fine sea], in remarkably good pre- 
serr&tion. An armed knight on 
htoveback at full speed, a drawn 
sword in his right band, and on 
his left arm a shield, bearing the 
arms of Scotland, with a label 
of three points as a difference, 
which anna are repeated on the 
snrcoat of the knight and the 
caparisons of the horse. On the 
helmet, the same crest as in the 
preceding seal. Under the arm 
of the knight, towards the dexter 
ude of the seal, is an estoile. 

" 8 ' JOHANIS PBIUOOENin BOBII REGIS 
SCOTTORD. COUITIS DE CARRIC XT 

SEKESC. scociE." — Appended to 
Confirraation to the Ahh^ of Metros 
of Lands mKyU,Aip;md Lothian, c. A.d. 1380 — Metros Charters. 

78*. STUAET, WALTER, Earl of MEWrETTH. 

A fess chequ^, a label of three points as a difference. On the lop of the shield n 
crescent, and on each side three small sprigs or leaves. 

"S'WAI-TEBI BEMBSCALLI COHT, DR MENKTET." A.D. 1292. — Chapter Houst, We^- 

miiuter. 
785. STUART, ALEXANDER, Earl of MENTEmi, Sok of the abotb Walter. 

An et^le displayed, bearing a shield charged with a fess invecked, surmounted by 

anodier cheqn^. A label of five points. 
" s' ALEXAHDRi COXITIS DE HEKETETH." A.D. 1296. — Clioptti- House, Westminster. 



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786. STUART, ROBERT. Aftebwakds Duee of Albant and Beoemt of thb 

KiNQDOU. 

A {qss cbequ^. Id dexter chief point a mullet, the shield in centre of tracery. 

" B ' aOBERU SEKEaCALLi." — Appended to Charter by John Earl of Carrick, Robtrt 
Earl of Fife, and Alexander Lord Badenoch, eoas of Robert II., eonfrrmng Grant 
made by their father Iht King to J<An Lyon his Clerk, of the Thantdom of Olamye. 
Dated al Edinburgh, 7th Jatiuari/ 1373. — Glammk Chat-tera. 

737. STUART, EGBERT. Sahb Pebson asthe last. 

Couch6. A fess cheque eurmoonted witli n lion rampant Crest, issuing from a 
wreath chequ6 on the top of a helmet, a boar's head and neck between two trees. 
Supporterd ; two lions sejiuit, gardant, cou&. The background ornamented 
with foliage. The inscription is faint, but seemH to be — 

" S ' BOBERTI SEN. COUIS DE FIFE ET DE MENTETH." — Appended tO " pTtCept ly 

Bobai Erie of Ffyf and ofMenteth, Wurdane and Chamberlayne of Scotland, to the 
Custumav ofEdinimrgh, Badynton, and Dunbar," for passing of all "tJie Wol^ 
givum by &e Abb^ i^Melros loithauten Caetrnnt." A.D. 1389. — J^elroa Charter!. 

788. STUART, ROBERT, Dcke of Albany, &c. The same Person. 

Couch^. Quarterly j first and fourth, alion rampant, for the Earldom of Fife ; second 
and third, a fess chequ4 ; a label of five points. Crest on a helmet, the same as 
the last, supported by two lions, gardooL The background prettily oroomented 
with foliage. 

" S ' EOBEBTI DDCI8 ALBAKIE COUITIB DE FFYE KT DE MEHTECH." Appended tO Con- 

firmaHon by the Duke of a Charter to tlie Abba/ of Melroe by Walter Sttuart- 
A.D. 1403.— ^feirM Charters. 

789. STUART, MURDOCH, Ddkb of Albany, &c., Son op the above Robeet. 

The design of this is in all respects the same as the preceding. 

"s' VDBi>AOi Dcoia ALBANiB coMtMS [db tfyte ET de] mentech." — Appended to 
Charter by the DvJu to Henry Gall, {or Gaw,) of the Lanck of Le Mall lying in 
the Territory ofCambr\m, in Hie Sherifdom of Fife. aj>. 1 i21.— David Laing, Esq. 

im. STUART, ALEXANDER, Duke of Albany, Second Son op James TL 

Quarterly ; first, Scotland ; second, a lion rampant, within a bordure charged with 
eight roses, for the Earldom of March ; third, three le^ armed and spurred, 
conjoined in fess point, for Isle of Man ; fourth, a saltire and chief, for Annan- 
dale. Above the sliield is a coronet of five points, and above the coronet a 
saltire between two mullets. The shield and coronet supported by two 



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bears mozKled, colIareO, and chained. Inscription on & scroll Buiroundiiig 
the seal. 

" SIOILLDU raCIPIS ALEZRI DDCI3 ABBUI COMIT. MABCB ofil TALL. AKAI>. UA. 

ADWBAN." — Appended to Instnimatt of Ratundation by Sir WilHam Douglas of 
WhiUmgliam, Knight, of all pretenaions to the Banmi/ of Morton in favour of James 
Earl of Morton, in presence of the Duke of Alhani/ and others, a.d. 1473. — 
Morton Charters, On a tablet inserted in one of the buttresses of the south 
Bide of the Trinity College Church, Edinbargh, wliich Edifice wan taken down 
in 1849, the arms of Albany ore sculptured, resembling this seal in all re- 
spects, except that the supporters are not chained and muzzled. 

791. STUART, MAEGARET, Coumtess oir AsaDs. 

This is a very pretty deugn, being three shields disposed od the breast and wings of 
an eaglo displayed, and surrounded by tracery. The shield on the dexter wing 
bears a lion rampant, for the Earldom of Angus. The shield in the centre is 
nnfortunalely injured so as to prevent the charge being distinctly seen. On 
the sinister shield is a fess cheque, and a label of three points. 

" 8 ' HARUABETE SENESCALLi couiTESSB DE AKGOS." — Appended to Charter by " Mar- 
garet Countess of Angus, confirming a Charier of Alexander Lord ofAhemethi/ of the 
Lands of Oothenes to John, calltd Sostell, 26th April l&66."—BaUh>/ock Papers. 

792. STUART, MARGARET, Countess of Mqxss and Maer. 

A figure of a lady beneath a gothic canopy, holding in 

her right hand a shield charged with a bend be- ' — ''- 

tween six cross crossleta fitch^e, for Marr ; and in 
her left another charged wilh a fess cheque, sur- 
mounted with a bend bearing three buckles, for 
Stuart of Bonkil. On the top of each shield is an 
eagle holding in its beak the guige. Beneath the 
shield are two small trefoils. 

" a ' UABODBRITE LE BENESCHALLE C0NTE98E DE UABBE." 

— Appended to Precept for inftfting John Sinclair, Lord 
of Herdmandston, in all her Lands lying in the Town of 
Kimmerghain, 12(A October 1378. — Marr Cluirters. 

793. STUART, WALTER. 

Mncb broken, the shield however with the helmet and coronet above arc rery per- 



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feet. A lion rampant within a doable trennre flowered and counter-flowered, 
snrroanded with a bordure cheqo^. Snpporlera : two lions, sejant, gardant. 
"[a'] WALTER! [sT]cri.RT." — Appended fo lie same Iiistntment ca No. bl2. a.d. 1389. 
—AtAoU Charters. 

704. STOART, WALTEEt, Eabl of Atholl. Saub Peeson as the piocedikg. 

Quartertjr ; flrat, Scotland, with a label of three points ; second, paljr of six, for 
Atholl ; third, three piles, for Brechin ; fourth, a lion rampant, crowned, for 
Oollowaf ; on a sortont, a ship under sail, for Ctuthness. Crest on a cap of 
dignity above a helmet, a lion sejant, gardont, holding in the dexter paw a sword 
erect. Supporting the crest on dexter side, a hjirt or deer gorged and chained ; 
and on the sinister the figure of a lady reclining against a tree. The whole 
surrounded by a compartment representing a park with trees, &c., enclosed 
with a wattled fence- The shield is placed in the entrance of the pnrk between 
two trees. 

" B ' WALTERI BB0I3 8COOIE rnJI COH mS ATHOUE \ CATIIANIE Dni DE KETHPIR \ I>E 

BBETcesK." c. A.1). 14S0. — Atholl Chartera. 

795. COOSTKE SBAJ. of THE LAST. 

Very indisdnct, but appears to be a stag coucbant, probably & badge of the liunily. 
— From an Iruintment m tie Brechin Charters, dated 1429. 

796. STUART, ALEXANDER, Earl or Mark ik ttiotn or bis Wife Ioabell 

DoooLAS. PhU Xm. fg. 4. 
Couch& Quarterly ; first and fourth, a fess cheque between three ducal crowns, 
being the paternal arms of Stuart and of the Lordship of Garrioch ; second and 
third, a bend between mx cross crosslets fitchfe,for Marr. Crest on a helmet, 
two serpents nowed, erect, counter respecting, issuing from a coronet. Sup- 
porters : two lions rampant, gardani, cou£. The whole surrounded with 
tracery, and the background filled up with foliage. 

'*S' [AI.EXAKSBI SEKESCALLI C0M]1TI8 UAR [ET aAR]VlACH." C. A.D. 1406.— jVoTT 

Charters. 

797. STUART, JOHN, Lord of Losk. 

Tliis seal is in good presorvaUoD, and well executed, yet from the manner in which 
the charges are disposed — in outmgo of all heraldic rnle — a correct blazon is 
rendered almost imposnble. The following descripUon moy give a correct 
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QoBTtarly; ftret, per fess ths ba»e connler componj, Iq chief, a buckle, theetrsp 
extending towtirds the dexter ; Becood and third, a galley in full sul ; fourth, 
per fes8 the chief coonter componjr, and in base a garb. Thia has eridentlj 
been intended for a composed coat ; tiie counter componj in the first and fourth 
quarters being meant for the fees cheque, with the buckle marking the paternal 
descent ; the galley in the second and third quarters indicating Lorn ; and 
the garb in base of the fourth quarter, Buchan. 

" sianxcH johI sTEnwABD DOKua ds imusm." — Appended to Cfiarter bj/ John Stuart 
Lord of Lorn to Sir Colin Campbell of OUnurquhui/, and hia spotut, Janet Stvart, 
daaghUr of the taid Lord of Lorn, of thejtve mark landt of Lttttrdean, ^, ^. 
lying vnOiin the LordA^ of Lorn, a.d. 1448. — BrtadaO>an» Charters. 



798. STUABT, JOHN, Fibst Kabl or Lsnndz of the lateb bacb. 

Qtiarterly ; first and fourth, three fleurs-de-lis, for Aubigny ; second and third, a 
tea cheqa£, within a bordore charged with eight bnckles, for ijtaart of Bonkil; 
on a surtoyt, a sultire, cantoned with four roses, the arms of Lennox. The 
inscription is rather indistinct, but appears to be — 

*' s' joiuKKia STBUART COXITIS DB LENNEX DOUTHi CEBNLE." — Appended to o Con- 
tract of Agreement wuA EtixabOh Menteith and Archibald Napier, her eon, x.t>. 
1490. — Napier Charten. 

799. STUART, MATTHEW, Son of the pbkcedimq. 

Quarterly ; first and fourth, Aubigny, as in the last, within a bordtire chained with 
buckles; second and third, Stuart as before, within abordureengraOed, oreralla 
label of three points. On a eurtout, the arms of Lennox. This seal ia iqjured 
on the inscrip^n, rendering it illegible, a-d. 1490. — Nc^ner Ckartera. 

600. STUART, MATTHEW, Secomd Earl of Lenkoz. Same Febson as the last. 
This seal is in good preservation, and precisely the same as Ko. 798. 

" S ' MATHEI 8TEDAIIT COXITIS DE LENNES DOWXI DEBSLE."— J;>p«ndH2 tO a PrtC^t 

o^dare constat to Archffiald Napier, a.d. 1509. — Napier Charters. 

801. STUART, JOHN, Thibd Eabl op Lemhox, Secomd Sok of thiabove MArrmw. 
Qnarterly, as in the lasL 
"s' jonAmns stbuabt oowna de lzhkox." a.ix 1520. — Qenmd RegitAer Howe. 



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SOS. STUABT, JOHN, Eabl or Leknox. Tbb auis Pesbom as the last. 

Couchi. QuBiterlj' ; first and fbnrlli, Aubigny as before ; second and third, a fen 
chequ6, vith gome appearance of a bordore indented, for Stuart of Darnle^. 
On a surtont, Lennox as before. Crest oo a helmet a bull's bead. Supporters : 
two wolves. 

" S ' JOHAinas STEDABT OOmTU DE UEVSHKAX." A.D. Ifi26. — XH^ ChartVrt. 

803. STUABT, MATTHEW, Fodbth Easl of Lennox. Son of the pbecediho. 

Couch^. Quarterly, as before. Crest, Ac, the same. 

" [s ' uaihed] stcabd ComT. DS LAUENAX."— .^j)pmdRi to Freest of Seiam in 

Jiaotir of Mr. Alexander Colqahoun, IQlh Novembtr, a.d. l^iS.—CommumcaUd 

iy Jama BenmiUnm, Esq. 

804. STUART, ROBERT, Sixth Eabi or Lennox, Second Son or the Third Eabl. 

Quarterly J first and fourth, three fleurs-de-lis within a bordure, charged with dgbt 
buckles, for Aubigny; second and third, a feas chequ£, within a bordure 
engrailed, for Stuart of Darnlej ; on a surtout, a soltire eugmited, cantoned 
with four roses for Lennox. Creet on a helmet with mantliaga, a bull's bead. 
Supporten ; two wolves. Motto on aribbon below the seal, '' atamp DBBm.lK." 

" s ' BOBEBTi m-EBABT coItib I.EVEHAX Dni DEBMUE." — Aj^otdtd to a TruH-Dted 
to John Earl ofAtholL a.d. 1578.— JVnpi«r Chartert. 

This appears to be the first instance of the Lennox canying the Bnllire enisled, 
which hod probably been so home by Bobert merely as a difierence during his 
father's lifetime, and before the sncceaBion to the title opened to him, 

805. STUABT, ESUE, FiBsr Ddke of Lenxox, &c. 

A fine seal. Quarteriy, as before, with the exception of the bordure bearing seven 
buckles in place of four, as in the former, and the crest issuing from a coronet ; 
in all other respects it is quite the same, but larger. 

" a ' E. DDC. LEN. CO. A. DAIUI. DO. A. TABS. DA1£. ET AUBL HAQ. CAH. BCd." A.D. 

15gl. — Morion dtartera. 

806. STUAET, LUDOVIC, Second Deke of Lennox. 

Quarterly, as before, but in this the bordure is chai^d with ten buckles. Crest 
issuing from a coronet, a bull's head breathing out flames. Supporters and 
helmet the same as in the last, with the addition of a ducal coronet above the 
shield, and the garter, inscribed with the motto of the order, aurrounding it. 

The original silver matrix of this finfi seal was commnnicated by the late George 
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807- STUART, JAUES, Eabl op Moray, (Natukal Son ov Jaurs IV.) 

Qoulerly; first and iburth, three cushions, within a double treasure flowered nud 
counter-flowered, for Moray ; second and third, ScotJnnd, surmoonted with n 
bend sinister. 
"a' JAC08I coxroB KORi.viE."— Appended to Charter of the Lmida of Bainageicli to 
Jamti Diaihar of Cumnock, a.d. 1520. — The late D. Gregory, Esq. 

803. STUART, JAMES, Eahl of Moray, (Natdeal Son or James V.,) Regbnt of 

Scotland. 
Quarterly ; first and fonrth, Scotland, sormoanted with a bend ; second and tiiird, 

Moray, as before. Above the shield a coronet of twelve points, and at the 

udes an ornament of foliage. 
" siQiLLUH D. jACOBi STUART COHiTis uo^batie] 1562." A.D. 1567. — J>iM Charters. 

809. STUART, JOHN, Thibd Eabl or Bcchan. 

Quarterly ; first, three garbs, for Bnchan ; second, a fesa chequ6, for Stuart ; third, 
an eagle displayed, for Ramsay ; fonrth, a lion passant crowned, for Ogilvy. 

" 8 ' JOQANiS cOMTna BDQiTiiAK." — Attended to " Charter grantit be Jtu> Erie qf 
Suchaa to Thomas Fothermgame of Povrg, and AUaou Charteru, Ait tpouse," 
8d August 15B1. — Fotheriagham Charters. 

810. STUART, JOHN, of Minto. 

A fesfl chequ^ surmoonted with a bend engr^ed, in sinister chief point a cinquefbil. 
" 8 ' johanis steuabt." — Appended to Benunciation by hUa to Sir WtlUam Douglas of 

Lochleven, of all prelensioris to tlie three pound Lands of Longneuiton, coiled Stuart 

Lands, in So^nirghslare. a.i>. 1556. — Morton Charters. 

811. STUART, WILLIAM, op Rosstth. 

CoDch£. A fees chequ6 surrounded by ten buckles in orle. Crest on a helmet, a 
dexter cubit hand holding a buckle fesswise. Supporters : two lions rampant. 
" 6 ' wiLELMt BTKWAET." A.D. 1495. — Nqpier Charters. 

812. STUART, WALTER, of Baldoean. 

Quarteriy; first, a lion rampant, for Albany; second, a cinquefoil, meant to in- 
dicate LenDox ; third, a fess chequ^, for Stuart ; fourth, a lymphad, probably 
for Lorn. The heraldry yery questionable, and the whole rudely executed. 

"s' WALTEBI STEOARE DE BALDAB." A.D. 1524. — KUtyth Charters. 



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818. STUAET, WALTER, Reotob of thk UKrraBsnr or St. Amdhiws. 

This 16 a rather singular design. A sbield beariDg on a fesa between three nuucles, 
two crosa croBsIeta fitch§e, and over all, isaning Iram the border of the seal above 
the Bhield, is a dexter hand vested holding a clasped book. 

'■[s'TTAI.TBRI BTDABT} BECTOBIB UHITSBSITATIB BAMCTI ASDSM." AJ>. 1614.— 

The late G. Smythe, Eeq. 

814. STUART, ROBERT, Couhekdatob or Holtbood, (Natdbai. Son or Jahes Y.) 

The arms of Scotland. Above the Bhield is the top of a pastoral stafi) and at the 
ddea a small ornament of foliage. 

"S'BOBEBTOS COHBNSATABIUS aClI CRDCIS FBOPX EDJKBTIRQB" C. A.D. 1550.— 

Pemnmre Charten. 

815. STUART, WALTER, CommNDATOs of Biamtthk. 

A bend engruled, eurmonuted with a feas cheqn^ in nnister chief point a rose. 
Creat on a helmet with mantlings, a lion's head erased. Motto on a ribbon 
issning from each side of crest; " xxultatio." 

" B ' TAI.TEBI COHHKNDATABII SB BLAMnB." A.I>. IMS—Glo^/QtO ChOTten. 

816. STRAITON, MCHARD. 

An orle biUett^, a canton. 

" a' BiCHABDi DE BTBATCH." A.D. 1292. — Chc^Ur Eouuy WtttmiMUr. 

817. STRAITON, ANDREW. 

On a quarter a dnqnefoil ; in sinister chief point a saltire couped. 

" S ' ABDBEB STBETOM," — Ajq>ended to Sevtnion bg " Andro Sindthone, dtmar of 

Brtchm, and Agnes Crammt Itu ^jxnat, to Jama Cnmont of Avidbar, ICHA 

FAmary 1585." — Auldhor Charten. 

818. TENDAL, JOHN, Buboess of Perth. 

On a chevron between two roses in chief, and a baker's peel bearing thivemanchets, 

in base, a mullet. 
" B* jOAMNEa TENDEL." A.D. 1580. — The late 0. Smi/the, Etq. 

819. THROGMORTON.HEMRT. 

This is a prettily dengned seal, but not heraldic. A rose of uz leaves in centre 
of pointed tracery, the cusps ornamented with leopards' feces, and in each of 
the spaces is a lizard. 

"S'HBENWCIBB [iBBOclBOCTOH." A.D. 1292.— CKnpIw flws^ WettmntUr. 



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820. TORTHORALD, DAVID DE. 

A saltire, and oa a chief three roundles. 

" a' DAVID DE TOBTBoaALD." A.D. 1292. — Cht^ttr Houst, Wtstaunattr. 

d21. TOUBIS, G-EOBGE, of Iknxbleitb. 

Much injured, but aaema to bave been a good derign. Coucbg, On a bend three 

muUetik Crest on a helmet with mandings, a tower with two tuireta. 
" 8' DOKUms Q . . . . vaSB DB ■ . ■ >" A.I>. 1632. — City ofEdmburgA Charters. 

TOBPHICHEH, LORD. Vide SANDiLAinte. 

822. TEAVEKNENT, THOE DE. 

A knight in armour on horseback, a kite-shaped shield on hia left arm, and holding 

with both htinds a long apear. 
"8Iq{illuh tho]ee [de tbaJvernekt." c. A.D. 1150.— Panmitre Cltarten. 

828. TMPNAT, PATRICK, Abbot of Newbottlb. 
On a bend giniater three buckles. 
"B' PAiBiCll TBiPMAY." A.D. 1401. — Mdros CkarltTS. 

824. TDBNBtJLL, WILLIAM. 

A boll's head erased. 

" 9' TnXBUa TKTiMBin-" A.D. 1608. — General Reguler Bouk. 

825. trCHTRED, Sow of Osuu. PlaU IX. Jig. fi. 

Although tills ia much defaced, and but rudely executed, it is a highly interesting 
seal, exbibidng the usnal design of an armed knight on horseback, a sword in 
his right hand, and on his left arm a kite-shaped shield, held in firont of the 
person ; in addition to the boa, in the centre, there appears also a border of 
tliesame. 

" BtoiLLm UHTHED Fiui OBOLF." — Appended to Charter by UdOred of the Lands of 
Bmgwood, m TeiiotdaU, to the Abb^ of Metros, c a.d, 1160. — Mebva Charters. 

826. UMFRAVILE, SIB INGELEAM, Knight. 

Una is much broken, but ia a well-executed design of a knight on horseback at 
full speed, completely armed in chain armour, and a aurcoat over it, holding 
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bearing some indistinct flgoret (perlups the cinqaefoU,) which is repeated 
on the cAparisons of the bone. 
" B ' iNa[ELaAH] DK D[iirEA,viLB] JULtiia." — Af^Boded to Later of At Scottish Baroiu 
to the Pope. A.D. 1820. — Oetierai Beguter Houae. 

'. UBRIE, JOHN, OF PmiECBiB, Aberdeen. 
A lion counter-ranipaat, crowned. 
" s' JOAMKis DBME." AJ>. 1597. — MoTu/mudi: CharUn. 

i. VALONnS, PHILIP DE, Chamberlain of Scotlaho. PiaU IX. j^. 1. 

An armed knight on horseback, a sword in his right hand, and on bis left arm a 
shield; the centre guarded with a bos. The nasal, forming a continuation of 
the acnte pointed cbapelle-de-fer, b very disdnctij marked. 
" 3IQIU.U11 ph[iijppi] D8 talomiis." — Afftfndtd to Cor^irmation In/ Philip de Vaionia 
to the Abb^ of Mdroi of the Landt ofSitigicode, m Tmotdale. c. AJ>. 1 1 70. — 
M^rvs Chartere. 

. VERE, ROBERT DE, Earl or Oxford. Plate X. fy. 9. 
Qoarterly; in tbe first quarter u mullet. 

" s ' ROBERT! DE VEB. coUTis DE ozE." — Af^Muded to OtoTler bt/ the Earl to the Abifg 
of Melroa of four acres of Umd in Etxdmrghghire. c. a.d. 1222. — Metros Ckarten. 

. VESCI, EUSTACE DE. PlaUYI. fy. i. 

A fine large seal, not heraldic, bnt an ornamental design of foliage and ears of some 
kind of grain, (vetchesT) and a peacock on each ude. In the centre, at the 
top of the seal, is an impression from a small antique gem, the design being a 
galley soling and two doiphins. This gem was probably set in a ring, and 
worn on the finger, and lias been impressed after the la^er one was made; 
wliile tbe wax was yet warm. 

" StOILLUH EC8TACHII DB VEBCl." 

. CooMTER Seal of the last. Piatt VI. ^g. 4. 

An antique gem, apparently set in a locket, on which is engraved a scroll ornament 
and the inscription. The gem in the centre is an engraving of an antelope or 
goat, and baa Uie character of Persian work. From the convexity of the sur- 
face, the original has probably been ruby, or some other transparent gem. It 
is quite evident from the impression of tbe plain ring at tbe top of the seal, 
that it has tieen worn as a locket, as well as used for a seal. 

"eionxuic [EnsXACjlcs db vescl" — Appended to Charter bg Eustace de Vead of tite 
Lands ofWittane to the Abbey ofMetnx. c. a.d. UGO.— Metros Charters. 



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832. VESCI, MARGAEET DE. Piatt VI. J^. 5. 

A ungnlar device, not on a ahietd, of a locertine animal, holding a mooM by the 

tail. 
" siGiLL. [iub]oabet db tksci." — Ajipmded to Cot^irmation bg Margaret de Vaci 

to &9 Abbey of Metros of a Canicate of Land at LiUiacUf, m Teviotdale. c. a.d. 

1220. — Mdroa Charten. 

833. VESCI, WILLIAM DE. PlaUYl. fig. G. 

A cross patonce. On each side, and at the top of the shield, is an impression of 
an antique gem ; the one at the top seems to he a dolphin nmant, that on the 
dexter ia too imperfect to be made out; but that on the sinister side appears 
to be a sow and young. The inscription is rather indistinct, but may be read — 

*' BiQiLLCU wiLELHi DB TESCi." — Appejultd to Charier of Confirmation by WilUam 
de Vead to the Abba/ of Melrot of tievtn booatea of land at lAUieactif. c a.d. 
1220.— Metros Chartera. 

884. VESCI, JOHN DE. PlaU VI. fg. 7. 

Beautifully diapered. A cross. The shield surrounded by elegant tracery, lliis 
very fine seal is much broken round the edge, and but few letters of the in- 
scription remain, it has evidently been— 

" eiOiLLUJi JOBAions de TBSCi." — Appendedto Charterfy WilUam de Sproiuton to the 
Abba/ of Melros of all his Lands in the territory of MoUe. c. A.D. 1260. — 
Metros Charters. 

885. VESCJ; JOHN. 

A cross, with a label of five points. The shield surrounded by tracery. 
"aiGiLLOii JOQANHis DB VBCt." A.D. 1292. — Chapter Bouse, Watmintler. 

886. WALLACE, WILLIAM. 

An eagle displayed, not on a shield. 

" eiGiu- WILLI WALKTaiB." — Appended to Charter by Wiiliam Wallace and Isabella 
his wife, to the Abbey of Metros of Lands at Stmnton. c. A.D. 1160. — Mdroa 



837. ISABELLA, Wipe of William Wallace. 

A device, not upon a shield, an eagle alighting. 

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838. WALLACE, RICHARD, op Babhob axd Godbmbch. 

An ann«d knight on honeback, a drawn award in hia right hand, and a shield on 

hia left arm. 
" siOiLLDH BiCABDi [w]ai,knsis.'' — Appended to Charter by RitAard WaUace to the 

Ahbey of Metros of aome LandM at QodenetA in Kt/le. c. ajj. 1170. — Melrot 

Charters. 

899. WALLACE, SIR RICHARD, Ekioht. 
A lion rampant debruisod with a ribbon. 

" a ' BICABDI DB WALBTS." — Aj^mdtd to RemuKuOion {$ Sir JSdiard in fiteour of 
the Ahbey of Mttfos of two marks from the Ixads of Qodeneck and Barraor. c. a.d. 
1220. — Mdrot Charters. 

840. WASTEHUSE, RALPH. (WATKBHOuflE.) 

A device of a stag's head caboased, and between the attirea a cross crosslet. Very 

rndeljr ezecnted. 
" s ' EACDULTi WASTEBUBB." — From the originai Brass Matrix in the Museum of the 

Socie^ of Antiquariea of Scotland. 

841. WATSON, JAMES, Abchoeaook of Teviotdale. 

Diapered ; a stag's head cabossed. The shield surrounded by a rich ti^ceiy. 
^*siauAAni3i3aBWi.Taovs."— Appended to tame Imtnmteia at No. 722. a.d, 1415. 
— Melros Charters. 

842. WEMTSS, JOHN, LORD. 

A lion rampaoL The shield surrounded by an ornament of foliage. 
"b' jomsDniDB wsarrs." — Original Sibxr Seed in posseswM of the Earl of TTotiys*, 
found afeu) years mux m the neighiourhood <if Wemyss. 

843. WILLIAM, Son of Jobk. Plate IX. fg. 2. 

An armed knight on horseback at tnll speed, a drawn sword in his right hand, and 

OD hia left arm a shield. 
" BiQiLLDH WMXELMi FiLU JOHANNis." — Appended to Charter by Robert de Bemaldebi 

of twenty acres of Land at Raoensfen in Teviotdale to the Abbey of Melros. 

c. A.j>. USO.— Melrot Charters. 

844. WILLIAM, Sou of Johu. Plate DC. fg. 3. 

A falconer on horseback, hiB right arm extended, holding a falcon b; the jesses. 

" 8I0ILLUH [wiJlu fiui JOhib." — Appended to Charter by William, eon of John, con- 
faming &e gifts which fta father had made to the Abbey of Melros of Lands in 
Teviotdale. c. a.d. 1180. — Mdros Charters. 



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845. WTT.T.TAM, SoM or JOBM. PloU IX. Ji^ 4. 

An armed knight an horseback at fiill speed, a sword in bis right hand, and on 

hia left arm a shield. 
" siQlLt. WiUJ mji JOBANMiB." — Ajqtmded to Charter by William de Hwmm oftht 

Lands ofBatkawe to lh» AlA^ ofMttrM. c. a.d. 1180. — Metros Charters. 

846. WILLIAM, Sok of Jobk. 

An orle, the onter edge of which appears to be invecked. 

" [b]i<3IU.. wiLELiD [nLC joh]awn[i8. J* — Appended to Charter bg WStiam, son of John, 

of thi Landi of SaalMwe m Teoiotdak to the J&% of Melrot. a.d. 1225.— 

Metros Charters. 

847. WINDLESORES, WALTER. Plate VI. fig. 1. 

An armed knigbl on horseback, a drawn sword in his right hand, and a shield on 

bis left arm. 
" siQiLL. WALTXBI DK WDtLBsOBBfl." — Aj^>ended to Charter hy Winter Windleaoret of 

the Lands <^ CUflan to the Abbeg of Metros, c. a.O. 1190.— JfeMu Charters. 

848. WimmE, PATRICK DE. 

An armed knight on horseback at iiill speed, a drawn sword in his right band, and 

on his left arm a shield. 
" SIQILL, FATBiCQFiLii ADE." — Appended to Charter by Patrick de Wittune of part of 

his Lands inSpotlo the Abb^ of Metros, c. a.d. 1160. — Mdivs Charters. 

849. WITTUNE, AN8ELM, op Molie. 

Not on a shield, a lacertine aoimaL 

"StONDU AKSEUa wiCEs" — Aj^ttndsd to Cunfirmition of some Lands m MoUe, 
Temotdale, to the Abbey of Metros, c. a.u. 1170.— Melrot Charters. 

850. WISUABT, THOMAS. 

Coucbi. Three piles and a canton. Crest on a helmet, a stag's head. The back- 
ground prettiljr ornamented wiUi foliage. 
" B' THOHB wreCRABD." A.D. 1463.— C. Innes, Esq. 

851. WOOD, JANET. 

On a bend unister three mascles, in dexter chief point a cross crosslet fitchfe. 
" b' jonxte wod." A.D. 1527. — Gtanmis Charters. 



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852. WOOD, DAVID, of Craiq. 

A tree, with a bugle snBpended from a branch. Foliage at the top and sides of the 
shield. 

swoddec&aq" a.d. 1592. — Bdlnanoon Charttn. 



853. WOOD, DAVID. 

A tree eradicated. 

"a' D4.Tn> TOD." c. A.D. IfiOO.— 3for(o« Charters. 

854. WOODFORD, ROBEET. 

On a bend three birds within a bordura charged with rosee. (T) The ieal is injured, 

rendering the chaises i-ather indistinct 
" s ' BOBEBTi DE yodk[k)Hd}." — Appended to C/iarter by Robert Woodford, Lord of 

Woodfordhouse, of ail his Lands of Woodfordhovae m tfie terrUorjf ofLaaedwgn to 

tAe Al>btg ofMelros. c. aj>. 1354.— Jiff /nw Charttrs. 



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SEAIS OF THE BISHOPS OF SCOTLAND.' 



BISHOPS OF ST. ANDREWS 

855. EOBEET. c. a.d. 1122— 1159. 

Bather injared. A full length figure of a BUliop in ponlilical veatmenta, his right 
band bestowing the benediction, hia left apparently holding the crosier. He 
does not seem to wear a milre, but the seal is much defaced on that part 

" siaiLLUV ROBERT! EPi. BCOTTORnM." — Appended to Charter of Con/irmation bg the 
Biahcp of the Ckttrch of St. Cuthberta to the Abbeg of Holyrood. c. a.d. 1140. — 
Panmure Chwten. 

856. RICHARD. a.d. 1163— 1177. PlaUJiVr. Jig.l. 

A full length figure of a Bbhop in pontifical Teetments, hia right hand elevated 
gjving the benediction, hb lefl holding the crozier. 

9 JUCABDI DEI ORA.CIA. 3COTT0RC EFISCOPI." 



857. CotWTER Seal of the last. FlaU XIV, Jig, 1. 

An antique gem in a metal setting. A charioteer driving a car with two horses. 

"fracta ketel d. becretuh." — Appended U) Confirmation bgtheBuhop of the Agree- 
ment made betieeen the Abbeg of Metros and the Church of Dunbar regarding tie 
tithes of Edimmalon and Herteehead. c. a.d, 1173. — Metros Charters. 

' Tbeae SmIs we mostly of %,u otilI sliape, or nther itf that oommcni form kaown oa ttw Miiea piKu — 
on oTsI point«d at both ends — when of another form the difference is painted out. 



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W8. WILtlAM MALVOISINE. a.d. 1202—1288. 

A fall length figure of a Bishop in profile, in poatifical vestments, standing on s 
crescent reversed, his right band eleviited bestowing the benediction, bis left 
holding the crozier. At each side of the Bisbop is an estoile. 

" aiQILL. WU.VI. DKl OBA, SCOTTOB. EPI8C0PI." 

859. CoiTHTER Seal oir thx last. 

A patriarchal cross, beneath the lower limbs of which is the alpha and omega of the 
Greek alphabet, and beneath the upper are two estoiles. 

"A\E KABU graCu. PLEMA." — Aj^ptnded to a Composition between t^Ahbey of North 
Btrwixk and the Convent of St. Serf regarding the ti&et of the houae of the Earl 
of Fife. A.D. 1237.— /*annivr« Chartere. 

860. Ahotheb Coukteb Scax of the same Bishop. 

A half length figure of a Bishop In profile. 

"eBCBETTW SAMcn AKDBBE." — Appended t& a Composition bOuxen the Abbey of Mel- 
rot and the Church of Maxton, regarding the tiihee of Maxton and Morhoitae. 
A.D. 1227.— Jtfefrtw CharUtrs. 

861. GAMELINE. a.d. 1255—1271. 

This is merely a fragment of a very fine seal, with tbe osual design of a full length 
figure of a Bishop. Tbe background ornamented with foliage. 

862. CorHTEB Seal of tde last. 

Tvi'O men binding St. Andrew extended on a cross. An angel placing a crown 
upon liie bead. The lower part of the seal is broken, but the bead of a Bishop 
and of a crozier remain, and also part of an inscription on a band or scroll 
across the seal, " secbeti oahe." (T) Inscription round the seal — 

" HE DATES REQA3 . . . MEA." (T) — Appended to Cor^irmatioR ofAe 

Sat^icaium made by Adam Kiiamquhar, Earl of Carrie, to the Priory of North 
Berwick, a,d. 1271. — Paanture Charters, 

863. WILLIAM FBASEB. a.d. 1279—1207. 

In excellent preservation. A rich design, beautifully executed. Within a Gothic 
niche, ornamented with croketting and finials, is a full length figure of a Bishop 
in pontifical vestments, his right band giving the benediction, hia left holding 
the crozier, the back^vnnd, richly diapered with a lozenge, enclosing a dnqne- 
fbiL At the bottom of the seal within a qnatrefoiL is a shield, bearing six 
roses, S, 2, and 1, the arms of Eraser. 

" S ' iriLU FBASEB DEI QBA. SCOTTOKC. [ePi]." A.D. 1292. — Ch^ttT HoUK, WeSt- 

mmeler. 



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864. Amotsxs StJj. or the sua Bishop. 

A different de^gn, beutg a ftgcre of St. Andrew extended on the croes ; on each 
side ia a shield, bearing as in (he last. Above the dexter shield is a crescent, 
and above the siDister one a mnllet of six points. Over the head of St. 
Andrew- is a greyhound sejant, iasning from a coronet ; the whole under a 
Gothic canopy. In the lower part of the seal is a figure of a Bishop mitred 
and robed, kneeling at pnijer. 

" 8 ' WILU. FSABKS £FI. BCI. ANDKBB." — Ibidem. 

865. WILLIAM LAMBERTON. a j». 1297—1828. Piatt XXI. J%r- 2- 

This seal is unfortanately in very imperfect preeervation ; the design, however, is 
quite distinct, being a figure of St. Andrew extended on the cross. On the 
dexter side ia a mullet and a fish with a ring in its mouth ; on the sinister side 
is a dexter hand issuing irom the border of the seal, pointing downwards ; below 
the hand is a crescent and a bird, the whole beneath a plain Gothiccanopy; in 
the base point of the seal is a half-length figure of a Bishop praying. From 
what remains of the inscription it appears to have been — 

" 8 ' WILL. DB LAHBRBTON EFI. SCTI. ANDBXZ." 

Tite fish, with ring in its month, and the bird, are no doubt intended to indicate 
the Bishop's connexioQ with Glasgow, of which diocese he was chaaceDor. 

866. CotnrrBB Seal of the last. 

A figure of St. Andrew, crowned with a nimbos, extended on the cross. Im- 
mediately above the head, issuing from the canopy, is a dexter hand pointing 
downwards. On the dexter nde of the figure is a shield bearing three escallop 
shells, and above the shield a mullet On tile sinister nde ia also a shield 
with the same charges, and above it a crescenL 

" s ' SECBEn WILLI, xpi. SCI. AMDBEE." — Ajipended to a JVmsunqH of a BuU of Pipe 
Boniface VIII., regarding tht Order of the Ciitertime. A.a. 1305. — Mebvt 
Charters. 

867. WILLIAM LANDELLS. aj>. 1842—1385. 

This seal is much defaced. It represents, beneath a Gothic canopy, St Andrew 
extended on the cross; on each side is a shield, but it is impossible to make 
out the charges. In the lower part of the seal, within a Gothic niche, is a 
half-length figure of a Bishop praying, and on each ride is a shield ; the dexter 
seems to be charged with a saltire within an orle, the einister with the orie 
<Kily. 

" • ' wnxuii DEI GBACiA EPi. BCI. ADDREE." — Appended to Act of tAe ParliametU of 
Scotfaad uttUng Ae Succetnon to the Crown, a.d. 1871. — General Eegiiter Uovit. 



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868. WALTER TRAIL. a.d. 1385—1401. 

A verj rich design in good prewiration. A Gothio niehe ; the backgroDiid onui- 
mented similiur to Ho. 863 ; & figure of Sc Andrew extended on the croes. In 
centre of the lower part of the seal is a figure of a Bishop kneeling at prayer. 
On tlie dexter eide is a shield bearing Scotland i on the sinister side is also a 
shield, charged with a cherron between two mascies in chie^ and a trefoil slipt 
in base, the paternal arms of Trail ; beneath each shield is a lizard. 

" & ' WALTERI DEI OBA. KFI. BGI. AMDBEK." 

869. ConnTER Seal of the last. 

Eqoallj rich in design. Within a Gothic niche, a half-length figure of the Virgin, 
crowned with the nimbus, and the in&nt Jeens, above a shield, bearing the 
arnu of Tnul, oa in the hut. SupporUng the shield are two lions sejant gardant. 

" B ' WALTERI TBATL." A.D. 1885.-7^ loU O. Smytie, E»q. 

870. JAMES EENNEDT. Translatbd ntoH Donkkld to this See, a.d. 1440 — 1466. 

A very rich design, consisting of niches, with canopies and pinnacles, ornamented 
with crockets and fintala. In the uppermost niche is a figure of the Virgin 
silting with the infant Jesus. In the centre, a figure of St. Andrew, crowned 
with the nimbus, extended on thecross, above a shield bearing the arms of Scot- 
land. Above the shield, an open coronet of five points. In the dexter niche, 
a figure of an angel, crowned with the nimbus, holding a cross in the left hand ; 
in the sinister niche, a figure of a Bishop in pontifical vestments, crowned with 
the nimbus, holding in bis right hand a chalice, and in his left a croiier. In the 
lower part of Uie seal, within a niche, is a three-quarter front flgnra of a Bishc^, 
with a crozier, kneeling at praj'er, and on each side is a shield; the dexter, 
charged with a chevron between three cross croealets fitchee, within a double 
tressure fiowered and connter-flowered, the arms of Kennedy. The sinister 
shield also charged with the same, but without the treasure. The inscription 
on a scroll — 

"s' JACOBi DEI QKACiA EpiscoFi slMCTi AMDREE." — Appotdtd lo the JbundttCwn 
Charier <^SL Saloator'i CoUegt, c. a.d. 1450, fomded bg Sithop Kamtdg. 

871. JAHES EENNEpT. The sakk Pebbok as the last. 

A siaall round seal, of equally prettf deogn as the preceding. Beneath a Gothic 
cantqiy, supported by slender columns, with tabemade work at tiie sides, is a 
figure of Sl Andrew extended on the cross. In the lower part of the sesl is a 
shield bearing the armsof Kennedy, supported by two angels kneeling. Above 
the shield a Bishop's mitre. 

" B ' JAOOBi EPi. SAKcn ANDBKE." Aj>. 1458. — TTit Voy Sev. Frinc^ Let. 



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872. PATRICE GBAHAli. Tkavsutsd froh Bbkohct to this See, a.d. 1466 — 1478. 

First Abchbishof or St. Akdskwb. PUae XX. Jig. 2. 

A veT7 fiii« Real, of nearlj the Hune rich design aa BUhop Kennwly's. The npper- 
moBt niche of this contoiiu, inBtead of the Vii^n, a repreientation of the Holy 
Trinity. A figure of the Father, crowned with tlie nimbos, sitting and su|>- 
porting between hia knees the Son extended on the cron, while the H0I7 
Spirit, in fonn of a dove, is descending over the right shoulder of the Father 
to the Son. The onl; other difference is in the two shields in the lower part 
of the seal. In this the dexter bean on a chief engrailed three escallop shells, 
within a doable tressure flowered and connter-flowered ; the nnister bears 
the plain coat of Graham. 

" B ' PATRicn DEt ObaCU kfiboopi [bjUvJcti AXBiCKa."—Appeiidtd to an Iiutrument 
m St. Salvator'e CoUege, Su Andrtwt, aji. 1469. 

873. WILLIAM SCHIVEZ. a.d. 1478—1496. 

An imperfect impression of a fine large seal ; three Gtilhic niches, with crocheted 
canopies and pinnacles, the npperraost canopj Bnrmoimted with a shield, bear- 
ing the arms of Scotland, immediatelj' beneath which is a representation of the 
Trinity, the same as in the seal of Archbishop Graham. In the centre niche 
is a figure of St. Andrew, crowned with the nimbns, holi^ng his cross in the 
right hand, and a book in his left. In the dexter niche is a figure of St. Michael, 
holding a pair of scales in the right hand, and a crorier in the left. In the 
nnister niche is a figure of a Bishop, crowned with the nimbus, in pontifical 
vestments, his right hand raised giving the benediction, and in his left a 
crozier. In the lower part of the seal are three arched niches ; in the centre 
one is a figure of a Bishop praying; in the dexter, a figure of a Monk; and 
a rimilar figure in the sinister niche. The inscriplion is very imperfect, but 
seems to have been — 

"B'-WUXBOn DM OBACU ARCBIKFISCOPI SOL ABORBZ." A.D. 1480. — The Very 

Bat. Prmc^al Lee. 

874. WILLIAM SCHIVEZ. The sahb Pebsoh. 

A seal of round shape, and of a rich design. A AiH length figure of St. Andrew, 
crowned with the nimbns, standing beneath a canopy, snpported by ^iral 
columns, holding in his right band his cross, and in his left a book. In front of 
the pedestal is a shield quarterly, first and fourth, three mounlun-cate pas- 
sant in pale, for Schivez of Mureton ; second nnd third, a cross vended in the 
centre, and therein a mullet. 

« B ' BO. WI- ADCHXFI. BCI, A'DREE LEOATI PBmT. SEONI SCOnE." A.D. 1494. 

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876. JAMES STUABT. aj>. 1497— l&OS. ^au XX. fy. 8. 

A veiy fine design, and in most «xc«Uent preaervation. Id the upper part of the 
seal, under a Gothic canopy, is a representation of the Trinity, as in the pro- 
ceding seals. Below this are three Gothic canopies, sapported by spiral 
colamns. Beneath the centre one is a figure of St. Andrew, and beneath the 
dexter a fignre of St. Michael, both as in No. 873; beneath the sinister canopj 
is a figore of a Bishop^ crowned with the nimbna, mitred and robed, his rig^t 
hand raised giving the benediction, his left holding a crorier. At the right 
ride of his head is a dove descending, indicating the inspiraUon of the 
Holy Sinrit. All the canopies are richly ornamented with pionaclee and 
crocketing. In the lower part of the seal are three plain arched niches ; in the 
centre is a figure of a Bishop mitred and robed, kneeling at praTor, In the 
dexter niche a figure of a Monk, habited in a gown and cowl, with a pas«<ai 
cross in his right hand. In the sinister niche is a figure of St. Giles, 
crowned with the nimbus, a small crozier in his right hand, a branch or ragged 
staff in his left. A &wn or kid is playfully leaping up to his left hand. The 
shield in the lower part of the sesl has sustained some injury, destroying the 
choi^ but the coroaet above remains equally entire with the rest of the seaL 

"S' JA. ABCHIRPL BCI. AKDBZ TOTICB 8COTIE FHAT. SB. AP. LEOAIT DUCIS B08SIE 

aSt CBdS OOHUBDATAK." — A])pended to Charter omtfirmmg the FowuUaioa of the 
Ch(^ and Altar of Sl John (&« Evangelist, bti Sobert de Font&us, Archdean of 
St. Andrtwi. a.d. 1501. — Uniotraitff of St. Andreim. 

876. ALEXAKDEB STUABT. a.d. 1509—1518. 

Tbia seal is unfortunately very much de&ced, but it is evidently the same beautiful 
design as the last. The inscription is much injured. 

>< s ' ALKEANDRI ABOHIZPI. BAITCTI ADBEE 1X)TIU8 BCOTIE FBIMT. 8BDI8 APU. OASDULS 

TOT. BKO.''(l) — From an TmtntmeiU m St. Salvator't College, St. Andrmot. a.d. 
1610. 

877. ANDEEW FOBMAN. Tea(ibi.atkd fbom Morat to this Ske, a.d. 1515— 1522. 

A very handsome seal, in a fine bold style of art; Three Gothic niches with 
canopies; in the centre one a figure of St. Andrew, crowned with the nimbus, 
standing behind his cross, which be supports with liis right hand, hia left hold- 
ing a book. In the dexler niche a figure of St. Peter, crowned with the 
nimbna, holding the chalice or a book in his right hand, and in his left a key. 
In the sinister niche a figure of St Paul, also crowned with the nimbus, hold- 
ing a book in his right hand, and a sword in his left. In the lower part of 
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haurient, for Foni]an;Bec»aduid third, a horse's bead erased, and a hawk's bell 
at the neck, for Horsborgh. Above the shield a cross botton£e, on each ade 
of which is a scroll, with the motto, " detehde he dkus." Considerable part 
of the inscripdon of this fine seal is broke away ; from what remains it has no 
doubt been — 

"S' AHDKSK rO[KKAK ABCHIBPI. SCI. ANDKES] TOTIDS BBGNI SCOTIB FBIHATIB AC 

[aplicb BEDI8] LEOATi." — Appended to Gift of the Ortat Cuatomi and of the Cdcit 
(jfSt, An^tum {y Andrew Forman, the Arc/ibishop, to David LawotU of CUuto. 
A.D. 1617.— (7. Baxter, Esq. 

878. ANDREW. FOBMAK. The same Febson. 

A seal of a round shape. Huee Gothic niches with canopies, and at the sides open 
tabernacle work. In the centre niche a figure of St. Andrew, as in the last. In the 
dester niche is a figure of the Vi^ia with a royal crown and the nimbus, holding 
the infant Jeans. In the sinister is a figure of Mary Magdalene crowned with 
the nimbus, holding in her right hand the box of spikenard, and in her left a 
branch. At the bottom of the seal is a shield, qnaiterly, as in the lasL 

" B ' AKDKBE rORKA. ASOHIEFI. SOII. ANDBEB TOnUB SB6NI SOOTIS PKAT. AG APLICE 

sbd[ib] lboati dati." aj). 1618. — 7^ Fciry Itev. Prmc^xd Lee. 

879. JAMES BETON. Tbaiiblat«d feoh Glasgow to this Sks, a.d. 1522—1639. 

This is also of a round diape, and the same design as the lasU The fignre in the sinis- 
ter niche in this is difierent, being St James the Less, holding a pilgrim's staff in 
his right hand and a book in his left, and a scrip hanging from his girdle. At 
the lower part of the seal is a shield quartei^y, first and fourth, a fess between 
three lozenges, for Betou ; second and third, a chevron charged with an otter's 
head, for Balfour. Above the shield is a cross bottonfe. On a scroll flowing on 
each aide of it is the word " hisebioobdu." 

" 8 ' JACOBI BETDir ASCHIEPI. BCTL AMDKEK TOTIUB EEQKI SCOTIE FKAT. AC AFUCE 
SEDIB LEGATI HATL" 

880. CouKTEB Seai. of the last. 

A St. Andrew's cross surmounted with a shield quartsriy, Beton and Balfour, as in 
the last. Above the shield a cross botlon^ and scroll inscribed with " uisebi- 
COKDiA." A.D. 1527. — T!ie Very Bee. Principal Lee. 

881. DAVID. CARDINAL BETON. a-d. 1539—1546. 

Much da&ced, bnt has been a rich deugn similar to the preceding, with figures of 
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the seal is ft ghield qnarterl^r, Beton and Balfour, aa before. Above the shield 
is ft cron bottoii6e Bupportiog a cardinal's hat and tassels, and a scroll on which 
is inscribed the word " utiiartio" 

"[S' DATIJd BBIOim 8. R. K. CAB^ ABOH. SOTL AMDBBZ TOTIU8 BZQia BCOTIB 

pbduhb ucgatt mati." 

2. A Shall Codmter Seal of the last. 

A shield quarterly, as before. A cross and cardinal's bat aboTe, and onder the 
shield ft scroll with the word " tz&itas," (f) Ter; indiadnct a.i>. 1642. — 
C. K. Sharpe, E»q. 

3. DAVH), CABDINAL BETON. 

A flue roDod seal of a rich design of three Gothic niches ; in the centre one a Mi 
length figure of St. Andrew, crowned with the nimbna, holding his cross befinv 
him with the right hand, and in his left a book. la the dexter niche a fignre 
of the Virgin and child, and in the unister a figure of a Bishop, crowued with 
the nimbus, mitred and robed, his right hand nised, and his left hddii^ a 
dosier. In the lower part of the seal is a shield quarterlf , Beton and Balfour. 
Above the shield is a cross bottonte supporting a cardinal's hat with the strii^ 
and tassels. On each side of the shield is a ribbon inscribed with the words 

" IKTENTIO raTESnO." 
" a ' B. n. DATTD BETOCK B. B. ECLE. ABCH, RT. AKDBEE TOnOB BEGMI BCOTIE FBDf AT1B 

LEOATi SATI." A.D. 1544. — Qlanmia Ckartert, 

I. DAVID, CAKDHTAL BETON. 

A tiiird seal of the same Bishop, verj beantifol, and in excellent preserration. 
The design the same as the preceding, but the figures in the side niches are 
difierent, being in this the figures of St. Peter and St. Paul, with the usual 
attributes, and crowued witb the nimbus. In the lower part of the seal is a 
shield quarterly, Beton and Balfour. Above the shield a cardinal's bat with 
string and tassels, supported by a cross bottonie. On ft scroll ftt each dde is 
" iMTEtrno [raTENno]." 

" S ' B. F. D. DAVID BETOK T. T. 8. STKPBAI IK CKLIO HOTB 8. B. X. PBBI. CAR. 8. AKDBEE 

ABCHiEFT. PBlXATia ET Ap. BE. DB LATEHf LEGAxt." — Appended to Sispenaation 
/or the Marriage of Patrick Lmdtay, eon and heir of John Lord Lmdiay of ike 
Byres, and Evphame Douglat, daughter of Sobert Douglat of Lochleven. a.S. 
1545. — Morton Charters. 

. JOHN HAMILTON. Tkakblatxd fbok Dtmeeld to -mis Seb, aj>. 1548—1671. 
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the dexter niohe is differeat, being in this St. John holding the paschal Lunb in 
his anns, and in the unister ia a Biehop. In the lower part of the seal is a 
flhield quarteily, firat and fourth, three dnquefoila, lor Hamilton ; eecond and 
third, a galley without sails, for Arrsn. Above the shield a croea bottonee, 
and on each side a scroll on whidi is inscribed " usebicoedia bt pax." 

" 8 ' K. D. JoaiS S. AKDIL ABCHIBPI. BBGNI BCOTIB FBIICAT. CD. PIATK AO LATBOB 8. 
SBDia AFLICE LEOATI." AJ>. 1558. — JWoTT Chorttrt. 

886. JOHN HAmLTON, The sauk Pbhson. 

A round seal of a Bimilar design, but in the BUzabelhan style of art The figures in 
the niches, and also the shield in base, are the same as in the preceding. Part 
of the inscription is broiien, but it appears to have been — 

" B ' JOHM HAmLTON ABCHIKPI. BCTI. AOT). TOTIDB KEQNl 9. PREMAT, LBfOATl]." — 

Oenerai Jiegister Boute. 

887. JOHN DOUGLAS, a.d. 1572—1575. 

A round seal much debced, but what renuuns exhibits a sad deca; of art. A 
figure of St. Andrew with his cross under a canopy. In the lower part of the 
seal is a shield bearing a man's heart, and on a chief three mullets, bdng the 
arms of Douglas. Above the shield a cross bottonee, and on each ude a scroll 
with an inscription which U quite illegible. The initials L D. are at the sides 
of the shield. 

"BIOILLTIK BOTUnDCH B. D, JOAMKIB ASGHIEFISCOPI aANCTI AHDBEE, 1572." — C. 

Baxter, Esq. 

888. G-EOBGE OLADSTANES. TsANBLArED pbok CArrHKESs to t&ib See, a.d. 

1606-1615. 
A seal of a round shape, with merely a shield charged with asaltire cantoned in chief 
with a rose. At the top and sides of the Efaield an ornament of foliage. 

" B ' BOTDHDUH GBOS. ADGHIEPISCOPI BANCTI ANDaKA." — PoltlM ChofUn. 

889. JOHN SPOTTISWOOD. TaANsiATKD from Giaboow to this Skb, a.d. 1615 

—1689. 
Under a canopy a figure of St. Andrew, crowned with the nimbne, standing behind 
his cross, which be supports with both hands. In the lower part of the seal 
ia a ahield, bearing on a chevron between three trees growing from a mount a 
boar's head and neck erased. Above the shield n croaa crosslet ; on each 
ude a scroll or leaf ornament, and at the sides of the shidd the initials I. S. 
below a muUet of ux pohits. 

"SIOILLUK B. D, JOHANmS ABCHIEPIBCOPI SAHCTI AVaBXJE"~~-P<lUo» ChOTltn. 



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JAHES SHARP. aj>. 1661—1679. 

The desigD and eKecation of this seal an in a ftir better s^Ie of art than the two or 
three immediatelj preceding. A fignre of Uie Bishop in pon^fical Testments, 
standing nndera canopy snpported hy slender colnmns, having a crozier in hia 
right hand, and in his left the ctobs of St Andrew. In the lower compartment of 
the Beal is a shield of an oval f<nin bearing a fess between two croes crosslets 
fitchte in chief, and a mnllet in base, the paternal arme of Sharp. Crest 
on a helmet with mantling a pheon. The inscription is on a scroll tav- 
roonding tbe deugn, and flowing down each tdde. 

" SianXUH B. D. JACOB! BHABFI ABOBI EFISCOFI B. ASDRB^ 1661." " BA.CRAT 

BOLBSif DBO BBOi AV8PICI CAB. n. ECL. iNSTAiisA." — Appended to Charter iy 
the Archbithop m faemtr of John Bethune of Blebo of the Lfuidi of Blebo, ^ 
AJ>. 1662.— a. Boater, ^l^. 



BISHOPS OP DUNKELD. 

891. MATTHEW CRAMBETH. a.d. 1289—1890. 

Merely a fragment of a fine seal, representing the Virgin and infant Jesus, with the 
Apostles St. Peter and St- Paul at the udes, and two angels with Thuribles 
above. a.d. 18SS. — Attldbar Chartert. 

892. JOHN. A.D. 1356—1869. 

Very much broken. From the parts which remain, and which are pretty entire, 
it appears to have been of a beautiful and elaborate dengn, connsting of Gothic 
niches and richly ornamented canopies. In the upper centre one is a half- 
length figure of the Vii^n and infant Jesus, and in the side niches are figures 
of angels adoring. In the middle part of the seal are two arched niches, the 
figure in the dexter one is lost, but in the sinister one appears St. Catherine 
with a crown on her head, and sarronnded with the nimbus, holding in her 
right hand the wheel, and in her left a sword. One shield only remains, which 
bears a chevron between three mascles, and over all, is a croder. The iuscrip- 
tica of this fine seal is lost except the few letters " cia. bpi," a.i>. 1357. — 
Cht^ter Uouie, WtttmmHer. 

893. NICOLAS, c. a.d. U02— Ull. (?) 

A richly designed and well executed seaL The middle and chief part occupied by 
a triple canopy, supported by slender shafts. Beneath the centre one is a 



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figore of the Virgin crowned, sitting with the infant JeeuB itanding on her 
knee. Beneatii each of the dde canopies is the flgore of a Bishop in pontifical 
veMmenta, the right hand raised, and the left holding a crozier. In the apper- 
moflt niche is a representation of the Trinity, in the lowermoBt a half-length 
front fignre of a Bishop, his hands clasped on his breast, and on each side of 
the niche is a shield beuing a pole chaiged with some indistinct figure. 
" s' incHOLAi DEI OBA. EpL DiTMKELDiM." c. A.D. 1402.— CAapto* Soiae, Weatmmtter. 

894. ROBERT CRICHTON. c. a.d. 1550 j deprived 1571. 

A ronnd seal with a good dengn in the style of ornament of that age. A figure of 
a Bishop in pontifical vestments, seated under a canopy, his right hand raised, 
and his left holding a croiier. On each side is an arched recees supported 
hj pillars, and ornamented with elegant shaped vases. In the lower part of 
the seal is a shield bearing a lion rampant, for Crichton. Above the shield 
a mitre, and at the sides a scroll inscribed with " in d 

" BlOILLnH S. p. DOMOn BOBEBTI CBKCHTOUH SFIACOPI DDNKELDBMaiS." 

l&iB.^I)etachtd SeaL—WUliam Fraser, Etq. 



BISHOPS OF ABERDEEN. 

895. HENRT LE CHEN. aj.. 1281—1328. 

A fine design, representing the assumpUon of the Virgin. Eight angels supporting 
an aureole surrounding the Virgin, who is crowned with the nimbus, and holds 
in her right hand a palm branch, and in her left a book. Above the aureole 
an angel holds a royal crown, waiting to place it on the Virgo's head. At 
each side is an angel with a ihnrible, and seven stars ^pear in the background, 
three are witliin the aureole, and four ore in the upper part outwde. He 
upper part of the seal terminates with the porch of a church. In the lower 
part is a figore of a Bishop kneeling at prajer. 

"pBESnUB KSTO PU. PBSCOK AMXNDKMIM HABIA." A.D. 1292. — CAcfpKr SoUte, 

Weitmituter. 

896. ALEXANDER KINNTNMONT. c A.D. 1857—1382. 

A very beautiful seal, unfortnnately not quite entire. A rich Gtotiiic canopy fills 
the upper part of the seal, and beneath it in the centre the angel Grabriel is 
aalnting the Vii^, who ia standing crowned with the nimbus, and holds a 



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book in her left handf and her ri^t hand raised ; at her feet is a li Ingrowing 
ttom a vase. On a ktoU in front of the angel is the inscriptioa " ave 
K&BU." At the dexter side is a figure of St. Joseph, At the oppoeite aide is 
a figure of St. Andrew holding the cross in his right hand, and a book in hie 
left ; both sainta are crowned with the nimbus. In the lower part of the seal 
within a niche appears to have been a figure of a Bishop with a crozier kneel- 
ii^ at prater; but it is mnch iujared at this part. On each side of the nidie 
ia a shield, the dexter chafed with a chevron between three fleurs-de-lis, the 
paternal arms of Einninmoot, and over all a crozier. The onister shield, 
Scotland. 

" 8 ' ALICXAMDBI DEI Q[RACU BPI.] ASKBDOmENUB." A,0. 1S67. — 3%e loU G. 

Snathe, Eaq. 

897. GILBERT GREENLAW. a.d. 1890—1424. 

A very pretty Bmall counter or privy seal of this Bishop. Tb6 impression is very 
imperfect, it exhibits the dengn of an angel with wings expanded, holding a 
shield bearing a chevron between three water-bndgeta. 

" BiOMUK [<}ii.]berti kpi. abkrd." aj>. 142S. — Qmemi SegitUr Hmue. 

898. WILLIAM ELPHINSTON. a.d. 1484—1514. 

A roand shape, of a good design. Under a Gothic canopy, supported by two colnmns, 
a figure of St Andrew, crowned with the nimbus, extended on the cross. On 
the dexter ride ia a shield bearing Scotland ; above the ahield an open crown. 
On the sinister side is also a shield quarteriy ; first and fourth, three lions (T) 
passant in pale ; second and third, on a cross, an indistinct charge ; above the 
riiiald a croas botlonto. In the lower part of the seal ia a ahield, bearing a 
chevron between three boars' heads and necks erased, the paternal coat of 
Elphinslon. The inscription ia illegible. 

Aj^tmded to Confirmation oftKe o_ffK« ofJvtUdar. a^d. 1486. — Flairs Chariert. 

899. GAVIN DDNBAR. a.i>. 1618—1581. 

A round shape. Three canopies supported by columns; beneath the centre one a 
Adl length figure of the Virgin, with a royal crown, holding in ber arms the 
infant Jesns, crowned with the nimbus, and holding a ball or globe in his 
hand. Beneath the nde canopies are figures of a Bishop in pontifical vest- 
ments ; the background of the seal is ornamented with foliage. At the lower 
part of the seal is a shield, bearing within a donble tressure fiowered and 
oonnter-flowered three cushions, the paternal arms of Dunbar; above the 
shield a mitre. 

" S' ROTUKDUX GATIHI EPI. ABIBDOMSIT," A.D. 1520. — Morton ChorUTt. 



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900. WnUAH 8TUABT. aj>. 1538—1645. 

IW has been a finely designed sefti, bnt now much de&ced. It appears lo be a 
figure of the Virgin, with a rojal crown on her head, and the infant Jeaua in 
her arms, sitting in a crescent. In the lower part of the seal is a shield, 
charged with a fern oheqn6, sormountad with a bend, the anna of Stuart of 
ICnto ; above the shield a Bishop's mitre. The inscription is illegible. 

Appended to Charter by the Biahop of Aberdeen to TTotor Stvart of the Landi oflnver- 
hdli, l«t November, a.d. 1544. — Fimean CharUn. 

901. WILLIAM GORDON. a.d. 1546—1577. 

A round shape. Beneath a triple caii<^y a figure of the Virgin, with the usual attri- 
butes, and on each side a Bishop. In the lower part of the seal is a shield 
quarterly ; first, three boars' heads erased, for Gordon -, second, three lions' 
heads couped, for Badenoch ; third, three crescents, within a double trewttre, 
for Beton ; fourth, indistinct, but probably as the first. 

"8' SOTCHDiTii wiLLKLia Epucori ABrEDONEK." — Appended to Charter iy the 
Biehop to John Gordon qf the Landi of Sabtaieith, 9lh April, aj>. 1560.— f%u«an 
Charten. 

902. ADAH BELLENDEN. aj>. 1635; deprived 1638. 

The design of this is merely the armorial bearings of the Bishop — a stag's head 
couped between three cross crosalets fltchfe ; above the shield a Bishop's mitre. 

« B ' ASAin Enscopt ABiBDOHSNaiB." — Appended lo Charter by the Biihop to Mr. 
JtM Boa of the Foreit of Glenatm,2bth November, A.i>. Ui^.—Fuueim Charttre. 



BISHOPS OP MORAY. 

903. BEICIUa, Bishop of Mobat. e. a.d. 1208—1222. Plate XVIH.^. 1. 

The upper and lower part of this seal is unfortunately broken ; it represents the 
figure of a Bishop in profile, his right hand raised giving the benediction, his 
left holding a crosier. He is arrayed in the alb and chasuble, the ample 
folds of which are gracefully disposed ; from the left arm depends the mantple. 
Tlie inscription is much broken, but has been — 

" BBICIDB DEI OKACU HORAVIZHSIS EPIBCOPUB." 

904, Coumxs Seal or the precediko. Plate XVUL fy. 1. 

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TictOTj, and her left readng oa a shield — a freqnent emblsiii on Boinan ctSta 
andgemi. 
"AVE HABU QRlciA PLENA." — Appended to Affreement betieeen ike Abb^ ofMdroe 
and Patridi Earl Zhmiar. c,a^. 1208.~Melroi CharUn. 

905. JOHN PILMORE. a.d. 1326—1862. 

A floe design. Beneath a canopy is a representation of the Trinity. The Father, 
crowned with the crndform nimboB, sitting and snpporting between his knees 
the Son, extended on Ae cross ; the Holy Spirit, in form of a dove, ascends 
from the head of the Son to the month of the Father. Surrounding this re- 
presentation are fonr dipolar tablets, ibearing the erangeliatic emblems; the 
background is diapered with a logrange, endoslng a rose. In the lower part 
of (he seal, within a nidie, is a flgnre of a Bishop, kneeing at prayer, and 
at eadi nde is a shield ; the dexter bears, within;a donble treesDre flowered and 
connter-flowered, three cnshions, and the sinister bears Scotland. He ioscrip- 
don on this seal is not quite perfect, but seems to be — 

" S' JOHIS D. PTLMOB OKI R AFLi[gX BSDIS] aHA. XPL 1I0B[aT1EKSIS]." 



B Seal of the last. 
With a curious device and inscription, which unfortanately is illegible. The device 

is a crescent on the top of a column, and on each side is an ear of com. (T) 
" EX SPlCr . ■ TTTA TAKTB . . COLDMHA . . . TA." (T) A.D. 1357. — C. Ifma, Esq. 

907. ALEXANDER BUR, Bishop of Moray, a-o. 1362—1897. Plme XVni. J%f. 2. 

This is merely a iragment of what has evidently been a fine seal, with a represen- 
tation of the Trinity as in the former. A.D. 1878. — KUravodt CharUrt. 

908. JOHN WINCHESTER, a-d. 1487—1460. PUOt Tttt. fig. s. 

This and the following seals of the Bishops of Uoray are all of a ronnd shape. A 
refvesentation of the IVinity, as in the preceding; in this the right hand of 
the Father is raised, and the figures are beneath a canopy, supported with 
I»llars. The inscription is on a scroll surrounding. 

"8' sOTDiiDTr. JOHAXKis EPi. MOBATJEN." — Detoc/ud Seat. — C.InmifEsg. 

909. JAMES STUART. a.d. 1160; died 5th August the same yew. Plate XIX. 

Jiff. I. 
A well executed derign, partly broken at the top. A shield, bearing a fese 

counter compony (no doubt meant for a foss chequ^) between three crowns, 

within a plain donble tressnre j part of a oro«ier appears below the shield; 

the backgroand ornamented with foliage, 
" [a ' JA]coBi EPiscopi noitA.visxeia,"~DetcKAed Seal — C. timet, Esq. 



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910. ANDREW STDABT. a-d. 1482— 1601. Pioto XIX. J^. 2. 

Badier debced. The deeign b the usual representation of the Trinity. At the 
lower psrt of the seal is a shield, but the charges ore indistinct ; above the 
shield is the crazier and mitre. The background ornamented with foliage. 

"b' aiidbee stEWAKi BPL HOBATfrnNtiB]." A.D. 1490. — XSrovock CStorkn. 

911. Am)BEW FOBMAN. aj>. 1501. Traksutsd to St. Aiidbxws 1514. 

Plate "ynr fy. 6. 
A beautifnllj dengned and executed seal ; unfortunately it is a little broken ; the 
parta that remain are, however, very perfect A triple canopy, ricfaly orna- 
mented, and supported by slender pillaiB ; beneatli the centre one the usual 
representation of Uie Trinity; beneath the dexter canopy, the Virgin and 
infant Jesus ; beneath tlie sinister, a figure of Mary Magdalene, with the 
box of spikenard ; the backgronnd diapered with a lozenge, enclosing a fleur- 
de-lis. At the lower part of the seal is a shield, the upper part of which only 
remains, shewing it to have been quarterly; first, a chevron, between three 
flshes haurient, for Forman ; second, a goose, with a bell fastened to his neck. 

" s'aNDBBE EPI. HO[ai.TIEN8. C01[]i[ENDa[TABII DC COLDIMOHjAlf ffT COIHtQBAM." — 

KUraoock Charten. 

912. JAMES HEPBDEN a.d. 1516— 1524. Piite XIX. j^. 5. 

His is much broken, but it seems to have been a good design, though inferior to 
the last. The usual representation oftheTrinity within a niche; theudesofthe 
seal filled np with foUage. In the lower part of the seal a shield, bearing on a 
cbevron, a rose between two lions counter passant ; in base, a chai^ in form 
of a heart-shaped buckle ; above the shield a mitre. 

*' 8ie[iLLiii[ JACOBi] zFi. iiob&£vi]bh'.'' aj>. 1523. — Kibxaodc CKarters, 

813. PATRICK HEPBURN. aj>. 1555— 157S. Plate XIX. Jig. 4. 

Under a canopy, a representation of the Ttinity, (T) difiering, however, from the 
usual dew^ The Father here ^tpearB to be vailed, and has a mitre or 
conical cap on (he head; (T) tkere is no appearance of the Holy Spirit, so it 
may be doabtfiil if it be meant fer the Trinity, On the dexter side is a Aill 
length figure of the Vii^n and in&nt Jesus ; and on the sinister a figure of 
St. iUchael in combat with the dragon. In the lower part of the seal is a 
shield bearing Hepburn, with a mullet in base. 

"a'PATBICn HBFBOBH IPI. 1I0B4VUW. AC C01IMn>ATABn DB BCO."—Tlie laU 0. 

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BISHOPS OP BRECHIN. 

914. PATRICK DE LEUCHAKS. a.d. 1854—1876. 

Thu mbI is much injured. The deugn is in the rich Gotluc s^Ie, repreeenting 
the Trinitj, and in the lower psrl of the seal is a figure of a Bishop knediDg. 
The inscriptioD appears to have been — 

" S' PATBlCn DKI QBACiA EFIBCOPI BBECBINKMBIB." AJ). 1379. — OlonmtU Chorltn. 

915. JOHN DE CAItNOTH. a.d. 1429—1456. 

Under a Gothic conopj, with open acreea work at the sides, the usual represenla- 
lioQ of the Trinity. Atthelowerpart of the seal is a figure of a Bishop kneel- 
ing At prayer within a niche, and at each side is a shield, both bearing the 
same charges, viz., a swan (T) volant ; and on a chief two boars' heads erased. 

" s' JOBie. KPI8C0PI BREcmKKNSiB." — Aj^mdtd to Charter tn St StUvatot'i CoOege. 
AJ>. 1451. 

916. GEORGE SHOBESWOOD. a.d. 1454—1462. Plate XVm.j^. 8. 

A small round seal, of a very rich and interesting design. Three Gothic canopies, 
supported by slender pillars. Beneath the ceiilre one is a rather unusual repre* 
sentation of the Trini^. The Father standing, sopporting in his aims the 
dead Christ, whose left foot reals on a small globe, and on his left shoulder a 
dove is alighUng. The seal is rather injured on this part; but on careful 
examination the design and meaning are not doubtful. Beneath the dexter 
canopy is an angel sapporling a shield bearing the arms of Scotland, and in 
the sinister another, supported in the same manner, bearing the same impaled 
with those of Gneldres. At base of the seal is a shield charged with three 
lions' ftces. 

« b' Gkobqu kpl BBKCBnrof." a.d. 1461. — Findoime CharUn. 

917. JOHN BALFOUR, c. a.d. 1466—1500. 

Within a Gothic niche, ornamented with crocketed pinnacles and open tabernacle 
work at the udes, a representation of the Trinity. Hie Father, crowned with 
the nimbus, sitting and supporting the Son extended on the cross, between his 
knees, and the Holy Spirit, in form of a dove, is deacending to the Son, over 
the right shoulder of the Father. In the lower part of the seal a shield, bear- 
ing on a chevron between three cross crosslets issuiog from as many crescents, 
the same number of otters' heads couped, the arms of Balfour of Eiikton. (T) 
Above the shield a mitre, 

" eiQiLLcii J0BAKK18 DEI sRACiA EFiscon BjascHUiKN." Aj>. 1476. — Findourit 
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918. WILUAH HEUDRUM. a.d. 1500—1512. (T) 

A round shape of a nnular dewgn, being a representation of the Trinity as in the 
Ust> within a niche. In base of the seal a shield quarterly ; first and fourth, 
an otter salient, for Meldrum, with a mullet in unister chief point as a diiGbr- 
ence ; second and third, a chevron, chained with some indistinct figure. The 
shield is supported hy two angels kneeling ; and above the shield is a mitre. 
Tliia Bishop is named Walter in KeUA't Catalogue ofScottiA Buhiq>s. 

" s' BOTUND. wnxELHi BFL BBEOH." A.D. 1500. — Fvidoiffie Charttn. 

919. JOHN HEPBUBN. aj). 1517—1558. 

A round shape. Beaeadi a canopy, supported by spiral columns, a representation of 
the Trinity, as in No. 91 S. At the lower part a shield, beiuing ttie arms of 
Hepburn ; above the shield aBishop's mitre. 

"s' JOHAMSiB KPi. BKECHMKN." — Copter ffouta, Wolmmtter. 

920. ALEXANDER CAMPBELL, a.d. 1666—1606. 

A round shape, with merely the arms of Campbell, gyronny of eight. The initials 

A. C. at the ndes of the shield. 
" [s ' albxabdJbi BPI. BBXCHENSNSra." A.D. 1566. — Findourie Charten. 

921. ANDREW LAKE. aj>. 1606. Txamslatbd to Gaixowat 1619 ; died 1684. 

A ronnd shape. A shield bearing the paschal lamb, probably not intended as a 

heraldic bearing, but only a device in reference to the name, 
"a' AMDBKXKPBi. BRECHHTEH." A.D. 1612. — Fmdourie Charten. 

922. ANDREW LAMB. The same Bishop as the last. 

The same eb^te as the last, with the armorial bearings of the Bishop, viz., on a fees, 
between three dnquefbils, a dog (T) courant inter two mullets. Crest, a demi- 
lion rampant, holding a mullet in the right paw ; at the sides of the shield a 
branch of foliage. 

" 8' AHDRX.E EPBi. BBSCHiMEN." AJ). 1619. — Avldbor Chorlen, 

928. DAVID XINDSAT. a.d. 1619 ; translated to Edinburgh 1684; died 16S9. 

A large seal, but a very inferior imitation of the rich designs of the earlier ones ; 
a representation of the Trinity within a mche. In the lower part of the seal is 
a shield quarterly ; first and fourth, a fees cheqa£, for Lindsay ; second and 
third, a tion rampant, but without the ribbon, for Abemethy. Two angels 
kneeling supports the shield. 

"a' DATiDis KPiscoPi BBECHIHEN8IB.'' AJ>. IQih.—Fmdoum Ckarten. 



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924. JAMES DRUMMONI). aj>. 1684; deprived 1688; died 169S. 

Beneath a canopy, supported bj pillars, a figure of a Bishop without a mitre, but 
in robes, kneeling, and both arms raised ) at the sides are receasea or niches. 
In the lower part of the seal is an oval shield, bearing three bars wavy, the 
paternal arms of Drununond ; aboTe the shield a mitre. The inscripdon is 
on a scroll surroanding the design. 

" BIGILLTIU B. D. JACOBI DStlWOMn EPISCOFI HBBGBimitSIS l" and On a BCTOll at 

each side of the canopy is the date, "asito 1684." a.i>. 1688. — Soiuiai 
(Garten. 



BISHOPS OF DUNBLANE 

926. SIMON. & A.D. 1170—1188. 

This seal, though much injured, and bnt mdelj execnted, is exceedin^j interest- 
ing. Ttie decugn is the usual one of the period, a figure of a Bishop in pontifical 
vestments, bis right hand raised, and his left holding a crozier. All that 
remains of the inscription are the following letters — 

" o . IS MBis . E . . " It has no doubl been—" sioillch 

BOfoins DUVBLAmNsis sm."—Appen(kd to Charter bg the Bighep oot^mmg Ae 
Charch of Logy-mthra^ to the Nwu of North Berwick, c. aj>. 1170.— JfonA- 
mouiU Charters. 

926. ABR AHAM, c. a.d. 1214^1220. 

Unibrtunately this is merely a fragment, the lower part of the seal alone remaining. 
The design appears to have been the same as in the last 

" [SIQUXClf] ABRAHE DCNBI.ANE[HBIS EFL] " 

927. COUHTEB SkAL of TBE LABI. 

Only a fi^agment of the design remains, which seems to have been a head or fiute of 

a churchman In front with a mitre. 
" seobs[tdh a]brahx." — Appended to Charter bff &e Bishop eonfirmiag the ChmrJt of 

Logg-aithre^ the Ntau of North Benack. c.a.d.1214. — MarchmoutU Charten. 

928. WILLIAM, c. aj>. 1284^1298. 

Two Gothic niches, in the dexter one a figure of St. Laurence holding the gridiron 
before him. In the sinister niche a figure of a Biihop in pontifical vestments. 



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his ri(^t tuud ndsed, and Id his left the crocier. At the lower part of the 
seal is a figure of a Bishop kneeling at pnrer, and above his bead a star. 

" 8 ' BEOKen WILLI. DL GRA. EFI. DUKBLAMBH." A J>. 1292. — Chopttr HOUM, Wut- 

mmtter. 

929. JAMES BAMSAT. A.d. 1678 ; translated to the See of Boas 1 684 ; died 1696. 
A round seal, containing meretj a shield bearing an eagle displaced surrounded b; 
two serpents forming a circle, the heads touching each other in chief, and their 
tails crosnng in base. Above the shield a mitre, 
"aio. JAcon. KPI8. utiNnt^ANBtt. AC DECAK. 8ACEI. KEOn," — DOaehtd Seal. — Qeneml 
Register Houte. 



BISHOPS OP BOSS. 



9S0. ROBEBT. c. a.d. 1280— 129G. 

A fine design of two Grothic niches ornamented with crockets and pinnacles, within 
which are figures of St. Peter and St Boniiace. In the lower part of the seal 
is a Bishop kneeling at prayer, and at each ude a rose. 

"CLATIGBB or BBSBBXT FLBXO BONSFACIU3 OBET." AJ>. 1292. CUt^Ur ffouie, 

Weitmiaatar. 

931. AZ<EXAND£R. c. a.d. 1857—1370. 

A handsome deugn of Gothic niches. In the n|^>ermoat is the Ti^jin and in&nt 
Jesns i in the centre one a figure of a Bishop ; in the dexter a figure of the 
archangel Michael holding a cross in his right hand, and in his left a shield 
chafed with a cross, combating the dragon ; in the sinister niche a figure of 
St. Andrew, with a book in his left hand, and his cross in the right. In the 
lower part of the seal is a flgnre of a Bishop kneeling at prayer, and behind is 
a rose. At each side is a shield, both bearing three lions rampant within a 
double tz««ure flowered and counter-flowered, the arms of Ross. 

*' 8 ' ALBZAN9BT DEI QRACiA EPL BOBS." — Chapter ffoust, Wetlmineler. 

932. A Small Seal of the aua Bisbop. 

The impresdon is not very perfect, but the dongn is quite distinct, being a monk 
kneeling praying to the 'Virgin, who holds the Infant Jesus in her arms. 

" B ' alezamdri d. qwachak." (T) — Appended to lA* tcmte Inatnmma at No. 241. — 
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938. JOHN FBASBR. c. a-d. 1185—1507. 

A ronnd seal ; nther ddiiccd. A figure of St. Peter with a key in his right hand, 
and a patriarohal otobb in hia left, standing beneath a Gothic canopy. The 
backgroand onuunented with foliage, && At the lower part of the seal is a 
ihield, bat the chaige upon it is indistinct. 
" 8 ' JOHAKKIB FBABEK Bpracow B088EK."— CSigjfar HtmH, Wotmingter. 
9S4. JOHN LESLEY. ^D. 1565 ; died abroad 1696. 

A round seal. On a bend three buckles ; below the shield a scroll inscribed with 

the word " hbhento," at the sides the initials L L., and at the top £. B. 
" B ' JOAMKis E. BOBSEK.AC coHHENDTABC DE uf." A.D. 1567. — Mochentie Chorttn. 
935. JOHN 11AX.WELL. a.d. 1633; deprived 163S; preferred to the Archbishopric 
of Tuam 1645 ; died 1646. 
A round seal, much defiaced, bat the design is qnite apparent. A shield per pale, 
dexter, St. Peter and St. Bonibce; anister, on a soltire cantoned in chief 
with a crescent, a heart, the paternal arms of Maxwell. Above the shield a 
mitre. The inscription is ver; imperfect, it seems to have been — 

"aiOILL. JOELUIMIS UAZWELI^E EFISCOFI BOSBEHBIS." AJ>. 1635. — MocktOtie 



CAJTHNE^. Mo seals of any of the Bishops of this See bare yet be«i met with. 



BISHOPS OF ORKNEY. 

.. THOMAS DE TULLOCH. a.d. 1422-.1M6. 

lliia seal is executed in an inferior style of art to thoee of the contemporary Bishops. 
In a Gothic niche a figure, perhaps St. Magnus, with a sword in his right 
hand ; at the unister side of the bead seems to be a cross cnMslet. The 
backgroand ornamented with foliage. l^e inscription is almost entirely 
broken away, but probably was— 

" Bisnxm THOHE ]»I QKACIA KPI. OBCADBNBIS." C. A.D. 1422. — St. AndrVWt ChofUrs. 

'. BOBEBT BEED. aj>. 1640—1568. PUOe XXVIL fg. 6. 

Wthin a Gothic niche, a full length figure of the Yirgin crowned with royal 
crown and nimbus, bedding in her arms the iniant Jesns also crowned with 
the nimbus, and h<dding a gjobe in his right hand. In the lower part of the 
seal is a shield charged with a stag's head erased. Above the shield a mitre. 

"b' BOBXim OBCHADZH. EFt ET DK KiHLOs ABBATifl." — From a dttochcd Seal m 
the Muteum of the Society ofAtOiquaria qf Sootkaui. ' 



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!)S8. ANDREW HONETMAN. aj>. 1664—1676. 

A roaad seal. The front of a church ; in the ceatrs porch a %iiTe of St. MagnaB 
holding the crorier in his right hand. On the arch of the porch ia inacribed 
" e ' HAOHUS." Id the lower part of the aeal ia a shield, quarterly ; first, on a 
bend three mulletB ; second and third, a ieas counter compony ; fourth, a burn- 
ing heart encircled bj a wreath; over all, a fess charged with a crescent between 
two of the same inverted. At the sides of the shield is a scroll ornament. 

"eiQILLIJlI R. p. AMDBEA EOITYlUinn OBCADIIH EPIBOOPI AMX. DOIE. 1664." — 

From an original bran matrix, fomerfy m Ihe CoUtOiom lif the latt Mr. Thomas, 
of London. 



BISHOPS OF GLASGOW. 

939. JOCELINE. aj>. 1176—1198. Plate XV. jfy. 1. 

A fiill-lflngth figure of a Bishop in pontifical vestmentB, his rij^t hand eleral«d 
bestowing the benedicti<ai, his left holding the crozier. 

" filGILLCU JOCKUXI QLABQCZHBIS BPUCOPI." 



940- CocKTEB Skix of thx last. Plate XT. fig. 1. 

A small antique gem. Two doves drinking from a vase. The inscription is quite 

illegible. 
Appended to a Charter by JoceUne of the Chwah of Saitenetden to the Abbeg ofMeime. 

c. A.D. 1190.— J(f«2ros Charters. 

941. FLOBENCE. Bishop £lect, a.d. 1202 ; resigned 1207 ; died 1212. Plate XT. 

fig.Z. 
This is an interesting design. A flgnre of a 7oung man seated before a lectern, 

on which ia a book ; in his lefl hand he holds a rod or staff of office ; his ri^t 

hand is a little raised, and the forefinger extended as if he was discoarring 

from the book before him. 
"sioiLU M.OBEN[Tn GiASJOUEMSiS KLRCn." — Appended to a Charter of Con^rmation 

bg Florence of a Toft in the Bvrgh of Glasgow to the Abbey ofMdroe. c. a.d. 

1204.— Jtfefrcw Chartirt. 

942. WALTER. Cqaplaim to Wnxiui thx Lion. a.d. 1207—1232. PlaU XV. 

A full-length figure of a Bishop in profile, in pontifical vestinenta, standing upon a 
crescent reversed, his right hand elevated, and his left holding the crorier. 

" SialLL. WALTBSI DBI QBA. OLAMDSHSIS BPL" 



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943. ComrrEB Ssal of the labi. Plate XV. Jig. 4. 

A. demi-figure of a Biahop aa in the former. 

" SKULL. TTALTEBi CAPKLLAm aiABQ.''—AppencUd to CoopoiUitM betaten tie Aibq/ of 

Mebva and the Church ofMaxUm rtgar^ng the TWiea o/Maxton and Moorhotae. 

A.D. 1227.-~Mdr<a Charters. 

944. WILLIAM DE BONDINGTOH. a.d. 1282—1258. Piate XV. fy. 5. 

A fiill-lengtli figure of & Bishop, the aame as in No. 942. 
" eiaiLL. WILLEUn [dxi] gka. olabqusiisis kpj." 

945. CoDXTSE Seal or the labi. Plate XV. fig. 5. 

A figure of St Keutigern, ia pontifical Testmentfi. In hia left band the croEier, and 
with his right consecrating a Kshop, who is kneeling before him. 

" OBA PBO HOBie BBATE KEMTEQEBNE." — Appended to ComposiHon between the Mmae- 
ten/ t^ Metros and the Monaettiry of Jedioorth, regarding the Church <f Human. 
A.D. 1237.— ifelreu (^lartert. 

946. BOBEKT WISHAKT. a.d. 1271—1316. PlateXVLfig. 1. 

This, as well as the Counter Seal following, is an exceedingly interesting and 
beantifnl aeal, both aa regards the fine design and execution, and the celebrated 
person to whom it belonged. Very fortunately it is in good preaervatioa. 
Under a rich Gothic canopy a full-length fignre of a Bishop in pontifical 
vestments, his right hand raised, and his left holding the crazier, standing on 
a lion crouching. On each nde of the Bishop is the head of a siunt in frmit, 
crowned with the nimbus, perhaps meant for the beads of St. Eentigem and 
St David ; below the dexter head is a bird (raven T) ; and beneath the unister 
one a fish with a gemmed ring in its mouth. 

" S' BOBEBU DEI OBATIA EPL OLASGnEHSIS." 

947. CoDNTKR Seal of the last. PlaU XVL fig. 1. 

Equally rich in design ; consisting of three compartments. Id the upper compart- 
ment or niche is a monk presenting to St Kentigem the fish with the 
jewelled ring in its month, which, by his command, had been caught in the 
Clyde, in support of the hononr of Queen Langaoreth, Iji the middle com- 
partment of the seal are two niches i in the dexter a figure with a sword in 
his right hand ; in the unister niche a figure of the Queen, holding the ring in 
her right hand. In the lower part of the seal, within a niche, is a fignre of a 
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thoee in the last. The inscription on tlus fine seal is rather imperfect, bnt has 
eridentlj been — 

"BEX. FUSIT. BBC. PLOSA.!. PA.TBT. ADBCK. DOH. BACEK. OKAT," — A^mdtd lo 

CoUatkm o/lht CKurcft ^ Ochiltm to the Jfonb of MOroi. L.V. lZlh-—Mdros 
Charten. 

948. ROBERT WISHAET. The bake Persow. Plait XVH. Jig. 1. 

Not so richly designed as the hist, bnt exceedin^y well executed. A. AiU-lengtb 
fignre of a Bishop, aa before. At the dexter side a bird on a branch of ivy, 
and at the sinister the fish and ring. In the lower part of the seal is a small 
head of an animal, apparently a wolf. 

" 8 ' BOBEHn WTSCHABD DB OKA. BFISCOPI OI.ASGDBITBia." AJ>. 1292. Choj^^ 

Bmue, W^mtR^er. 

949. BOBEBT WISHABT. PlaU XV. fig. 6. 

A third seal of the same Bishop ; much smaller, and ^ougb oonuderably injured, 
shows a fine design. Figures of St. Eentigem and St. Laurence occupy two 
niches in the centre, and beneath is a figure of a Bishop kneeling. 

" 6BA. EFlBCOFi ousQUEMS." — Appended to a Convention between the 

Matter and Srethrm of Torp/ttcken and Sir Regmaid U Chem, regarding the 
Patronage of the Church of OchUtree in Kyle. c. aj>. 1314. — JUelroa Charters. 

960. JOHN WISHABT. c. a.d. 1818—1826. PlaU XVI. fig. 3. 

Very much debced. It appears to have been a very rich design. A figare of a 
Bishop in a niche with canopy, and in the lower part a figure of a Bishop 
kneeling at prayer. On the dexter side is a shield charged with the arms of 
Scotland ; and on the rinister side is another, but so much de&ced that the 
bearings cannot be distingmshed. 

" BiGiLLim JOHAMKls vss Ob[a. epi.] qi-abgdemsis." — ApperuM to Atteitation by the 
Bithop of the fhiite of the Church of HaUmetden, ratified by Bishop Robert, a.d. 
1826.— ^tfftvt Chartere. 

951. JOHN LINDSAY, c. a.d. 1826—1385. Plate XVI. fig. 4. 

Benea^i a Gothic canopy a figure of a Bishop, as in the last; above the right 
band appears a mullet. . On the dexter nde is a shield bearing ermine three 
bars, (T) above Uie shield is a fish with a ring in its mouth. On the sinister 
side is also a shield, bearing an orle vair^, sunnoanted with a bend ; and above 
the shield is a bird. 
" 8 ' J0BI8 DEI <3RA. EPI. OLASGCEiT. AS CAS." — Ajffiended to Vidintu» by the Bishop o^ 
the Patronage of the Church ofOchHtree. aj>. iaS8.~Melroi Charters. 



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952. WnUAM LAUDER aj>. 1408—1425. Plate XVIL Jig. 2. 

A \erj beantifal seal, of a moat elabonte Sesign and ezeciitioii. Beneath a richly 
ornamented canopy is a repKMUtadon of the Trinity; tb« Father, with 
the nimbue, dtting and Bupporting between his knees the Son, extended 
on the croM, the Holy Spirit in form of a dove iuiiiag from the month of the 
Father on the head of the Son. On each ride of the centre niche JB a small 
recess, jutting forward, in which is a figure kneeling, in act of adonttioo. 
Above these, in smaller canopied niches, are two upright figures of saints ; 
at each aide is a shield, bearing the arms of Scotland. In the centre of the 
lower part of the seal is a three-quarter front figure of a Bishop kneeling 
at prayer, within an arched recess ; at the sinister mde is a shield, chained 
with a griffin segreant, the patenial arms of Lander. There has probaUy 
been a similar shield on the dexter ride, bat that part of the seal is now 
broken. 

" e' wiLLBua DKt GiuciA sptBOon GiAflQuraniB." — IKi fint atal u e^ipmdtd to a 
Charter in Qlatgow CoiUge. as. 1417. 

953. ANItEEW MUIRHEAD. a.d. 1454—1473." PlaU XVI. fig. 5. 

A very pretty design of a Gothic niche, with canopy and open tabernacle work at 
the sides. A fignre of St. Kentigem, with the nimbus, in pontifical vestments, 
holding in his right hand a fish with ring in its mouth, and in his Left the 
ciorier i in the open space of the screen work at the rides is a fish with ring 
in its month. In the lower part of the seal is a shield, bearing on a bend 
three acorns, Uie coat of Mairhead. 

" ncULLVK Ain>RU KFL OLABGDionu,'' — Appended to Indenturt bttUMm tAe Abbq of 
Mtlroi and Jama Pa% thi Ficor i^ Mm/boll, regarding the TitAtt of Qrt»gt and 
Monkwood, m Carrick. aj). \^&h.~-Mdroa Chartert, 

954. JOHN LAING. a.d. 1478—1482. PtaU XTH. jig. 8. 

Itather defaced, but of a pretty design. Three Gothic niches : within the centre 
one a fignre of St. Kentigem, the same as in the preceding ; in the dexter 
niche is a figure, perhiqiB St Michael, with a long spear, which be thrusts into 
the head of a man beneath hb feet ; in the sinister niohe is a figure of St. 
Catherine, erowoed with tbe nimbus, holding is her right hand the wheeL 
Id the lower part of tbe seal is a shield, supported by two angels. Quarterly ; 
first and fburUi, a pale ; second and third, three piles, for I^ing. 

" s' JOBiB EPL OLABOCENSis." A.D. 1477. — Qkugow College CkarUr$. 

* IMs sad «a the tollowing »«»ls of the Bbhoyto «i« rf a twaiA shsp^ 



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9ft5. ROBERT BLACABEB. c. a.d. 1480—1506. FiBsr Abobbishof of Glasgow. 
PtoeXVIL/if. 4. 
Within a nichei, a flgnre of Sl Kentigem, in pontifical vestments, with fiah and ring 
in its moath ; in the lower part of the seal ia a Bhield, bearing on a chevron 
three rases, the arms of Blacader ; above the shield a mitre, 
"s' BOnnatUM bobebti efi. QLASon." a.d. 1191. — Olatgow College Charterg, 

956. BOBEBT BLACADEB. The same PotaoN. PU^ XVIL Jig. b. 

A fine sea), but much broken. A figure of Sl Kentigern, with the nim- 
bne, and habit«d as a M<mk, his hands holding a book on his breast, at 
his left side is a fish, with a gemmed ring in its mouth, within a Gothic niche. 
In the lower part of the seal is a shield, bearing the arms of Blacader, as in 
the last, and above it a cross fleury. Much of the inscription is lost, but from 
other impressions of the same seal, the following has been supplied — 

" BiaLLLOH BOBssn ABCHiEFi. aLAaonKNSis." — Appended to Charter bff Daoid 
Cvamghame, of tome Lands jbr eadowmg a ChapUmry m a CSutrch near CHaagow. 
AJ>. 1500. — Qla»gow Colltge Charters. 

957. GAVm DUNBAB. aj>. 1524—1547. 

Beneath a canopy, supported by spiral columns, and open aooen work at the sides, 
a figure of St. Eentigem, with the nimbus, in pontifical restmeDts, holding 
in bis right hand the fish with ring in its mouth, and in his left the crosier. 
In the lower part of the seal is a shield, bearing three cushions, within a 
double tressure flowered and counter-flowered. Above the shield a cross 
eury. 

" BIOnxCM OAVISI ABCHISPI. QLABOCENBIS." 

958. CouRTBB Seal or thr LAirr. 

Three cushions, within a doable tressure flowered and counter-flowered ; above the 

shield a crass bottonn6, and below it a fish. 
" BBOBiTU GATDH AUCHiGFi. aLAaausK.''—Aj>pmded to Collation of the Parsonage of 

Newlandinfaeour of Thomas Bavidaofi. a.i>, 1536. — Morton Charters. 

959. JAMES BETON. a.d. 1551; retired to France in 1560; where he died in 1603. 

Piatt XXLj^. 5. 
Of a nmilar design to No. 957. In the lower part of the seal is a shield qnarteriy, 

Betou and Balfbnr. Above the shield a cross bottonn6. 
" eiQILLIIll JAGOBI abcbikfiscopi olasgdkk." 

960. CointTER Seal or the ijubt. 

A shield quarterly, ae in the last ; at the sides the initials I. B. Above the shield a 



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croBB boUonii£, and beneatb it the fish and ring. On a scroll, snTTonnding the 
shield, is inscribed — 
"rEBENBSX Ti . . . A8." (t) A.D. 1666. — Mottoa Charten. 

961. JAMES BOTB. a.d. 157S— 1581. 

A fess cheque of four tracts. Above the shield ao open book. 

" BiQiLLCH JACOBi BOXD ABCHiEPiSCOPi OLU?." A.D. 1577. — Morton Charitra, 

962. JAMES BOTD. Samx Pbbbon as the laot. 

The same dedgn as No. 959. The shield, in the loner part, is chained with a fese 

cheqn^, and a cross crosslet flt«h6e in base. 
"BiaiLLiTii JACOBI BOTD ABOHiEPisoOPi OLAB&nEN." A.D. 1581. — Okogow College 

CharUra. 

963. WILLIAH EBSKINE. aj>. 1585 ; deprived b^ the King 1587. 

In good preservation, but in a style of art very inferior to those of an earlier age. 
Under a canopy a llgure of St. Eentigem, in pontifical vestments, holding a 
fish in hia right hand, and in his left a crozier. In the lower part of the seal 
is a shield, bearing on a pale a buckle, the arms of Erskine ; above the shield 
a cross bottonn^. 

" aiQILLini GIJILIEUII EBSKZMB AXCHIPISCOPI QLABOC." 

964. ComnsB Seal of the lakt. 

A shield vith the arms of Erskine, as in the last, and beneath the shield a fish 
with ring in its moath, at the rides the initdals V. E. — Marr CharUn, 

965.AHDEEW FAIEFOWL. ajj. 1661—1663. 

This is an extraordinary demgn ; tiiough certainly not in the best taste, it b well 
executed. A crozier and a croes in saltire, sarmounted by a figure of a monk 
rested in a singular habit, which is also snrmounted with a tree, amid the 
branches of which is a shield, bearing three fowls, the arms of Fairfowl. 
Across the trunk of the tree is a fish. 

" BlGILLClf B. P. ANDB. ABCIHI[BPI80]0FI OLASOU." A.D. 1668. — O.K. Shofpe, Etq. 



GALLOWAT. No seals of any of the Bishops of this See have yet been met with. 



BISHOPS OF ARGYLE. 

966. MARTIN, c.a.d. 1352—1362. 

A richly designed seal, but unfortunately in very imperfect preservation. Three 
figures standing in a galley. Th» centre one is a Bishop in the usual attitude 



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and Ytiian, Mid at each side a female, both of whom, u wdl as the Bishop, 
have the Dimbiu. The npper part of the seal has a rich Giothio canopy ; 
and in the bwer part, within an arched niche, is a figure of a Bishop kneeling 
at prayer. 
" [s ' HAB]Tiin DKi QOAOiA KFL EBOAsiEK." A.D. 1857. — Chapter Houu, Wm- 
ituntter. 

967. ROBERT COLQUHOUN. a-d. 1473—1495. 

A round shape. A Godiio niche, with open screen-work at the sides. A Aill- 
length flgore of a ffishop in similar Tcstmenta and attitude as the preceding. 
Ill the lower part of the seal a shield, supported by two angels kseeUng, bear- 
ing a saltire engrailed. Above the shield a mitre, at the dexter mde of which 
is a small cross. 

" s ' BOBKBT cOLQiTHOir KPt. EBOADiEHKH." — Appended to a Commimott to At Dea^ 
cffQlaegotB to coUaU Oi&ert Keimed!/ to the AnAdeanery ofArgyle, M December- 
l^l%.—QUugow College Charten. 

968. ARTHUR ROSS. a-d. 1675—1679. Translated snccesuvely to Galloway, Glas- 

gow, and St. Andrews. He was deprived in 1688, and died in 1704. 

A round shape, with only a diield per pale, dexter, two crosiers endorsed saltire- 
wiae, in chief, a mitre; sinister, a chevron cheqa6 between three water 
budgets, in chief a rose barbed, stemed, and leaved, for Rosa. Above tbe 
shield a mitre, on the labels of which is inscribed, " arr chbisto buavib odor." 

" siGiL. ABTHURi BOS EPis. LisuOBEN." — Commwueotedhif J. Sobertton, Eiq. 



BISHOPS OP SODOR OB THE ISLES 

969. UARK. Aj>. 137&— 1304. 

A fine seal in excellent preservation. Within a Gotluo niche a figure of a Bishop 
in the usual attitude and vesture. 

" 8 ' HAXCI DKI QOACIA SOPOKEN. EFIBCOFI." AJ>. 1292.— CAdpt«r Soute, Wttt- 



970. AUDREW KNOX. a.d. 1606. Translated to tbe See of Raphoe, in Ireland, 
1622 i died 1632. 
A figure of a Biahop (t) sitting in an open boat, habited in the costume of the 
period, holding a book in his left hand, and pointing with his right ovtir the 



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aide of the boat Above ie a acroll, with an inecriptioD now illegible ; and 
in the lower part has been a sliield, but it ia too moch injured to make out 
ihe charges. 
"siOiLLtm ANDREA CNOXii iKarjLABCU BCOTLA EPS. 1610." — CommnMcoUd by 
I). Laing, Etq. 

971. BOBEBT WALLACE. a.d. 1661—1669. 

Very much defaced. A man sitting in the stern of a boat rowed by three othen. 
In the upper part of the seal a shield, quarlerljr ; first and fourth, a lion 
rampant, for Wallace ; second and third, a fess cheque. The latter part only 
of the ioflcripdon remaina. 
" BMVS. mm." AJ). 1662. — ifackaitie of Seaforth't Chariert. 



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ABBOTS, MONASTERIES, &c., OF SCOTLAND.' 



972. ABERDEEN, HERVT DE RABETH, DEAN OF. 

A &ady designed seal. A figure of the Virgin with rojal crown, ntting with the 
iofiuat Saviour in her arms. Od each side is an angel holding a scroll, 
on which is inscribed some worda, nOw illegible. At the lower part of the 
seal ia a fignre of a monk kneeliDg at prayer, and in the background are six 
crosees. 

"»' BKBTBi BS SABBTH DBCANi ABEBDOM£:(." c. A.M. IS92. — Chapter Houte, 
Wtatminttar. 

973. ABERDEEN, CHAPTER OF. 

This and t&e Coaster Seal following are of a round shape, and beaatifiiUy designed. 
The impresnon ia nnfortanalalj not so perfect as might be wished. The damgn 
repreaenta in the upper part the Viigin sitting with the infant Jeaas within 
a Gothic niche, at the aide of the Virgin'a head ia a crescent and a mallet. 
At the outer sides of the niche are two medallions containing heads of Sunts 
in front The lower part of the seal is divided into three Gothic niches; in 
the centre one is a figure of a Bishop (St. NicholasT) in pontifical veatments, 
hia right hand raised, his left holding the crozier ; in the dexter niche is a 
figure of a priest, bis hands clasped in front; and in the nnister niche a 
similar figure. 

" SIGILL. COMUCKE CAPrTULI ECCLBSIB ABlBI>ONXN8I8." 



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974. CommtB SXAL OF THB Uk8T. 

Thia dengn represents Ibe DatiTity of the Saviour in the manger at btjAlehem. 
In the centre part of the sesl is the infant Jeans, " wrapped in swaddling 
clothes," laid in a manger. The Virgin is sitting on the ground beside him, 
and St. Joseph is ritting on a chair at his feet. In the npper part of the seal 
is a star of eight points, between the heads of an ex and an obh ; and above the 
head of Uie Virgin a small lamp ia suspended. The lower part of the seal is 
ornamented with capitals of fonr pillars supporting the design above, and in the 
centre is a medallion containing a head in front. The inscription is imperfect. 

" BiGiuirr SFELLA TB " This fine seal is appended to a document in 

the Marr Collection, dated 1612. It is quite evident, however, that the seal 
is at least three centuries earlier ; and fragments of it are found in various col- 
lections in the beginning of the fourteenth century. 

975. ABERDEEN, KINO'S COLLEGE. 

A round seal, rather a curious design. A vase with a long neck and two handles 
containing flowers. Upon the front of the vase ore three salmon, their heads 
crossing in the centre. From the top of the seal issues a dexter hand holding 
an open book. Tfae inscription is on a ribbon flowing round and over the 
seal. 

"e' OOIK OOLLXen BTE. lUKIE DHIVZBarUTIB ABERDONEN." AJ>, 1658. — Aut^OT 

Charttn. 

976. ABEBNETHT, COLLEGE OF. 

A round shape. A shield bearing a lion nuupant debruised with a ribbon. Foliage 
at the top and aides of the shield. 

" 8 ' COUXUNX COLLXOn DE ABERNETaT." 

977. CouKTEB Seal of the i.a9t. 

A figure of St. Bridget with the nimbus, holding a crozier in her right hand. At 
her feet on the rig^t side is a cow. The background prettily ornamented with 
foliage. 

*' IN DOKO DEI AKBDLABDniS CDH CONBEHSC." A.D. 1557. — Tht loU O. S^^/the, Esq. 

978. ARBROATH, ABBOT OF. 

This seal is unfortunately mudi defaced, but it has evidently been of an interesting 
and beaatiinl design. In the upper part are three Gtolhic niches ornamented 
with pinnacles, &c Beneath the centre one is a figure of the Virgin sitting 
' with the in^t Jesus, and in each of the side niches is an angel kneeling and 



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adoring. In (he centre and principal oompartment of Uie seal is a representa- 
tion of the martyrdom of St Thomas k Becket, to whoae memory the Abbey 
was consecrated. The four conspirators are approaching St. Thomas in front, 
and the sncrd of the foremost descends on his head as he hneels before an 
altar, (on which is a chalice,) separating him from the asBasains. Behind St- 
Hiomas is a priest, who extends a cross as if to avert ths &tal stroke. In the 
lower part of the seal, bat very indisdnct, is a figure of a monk kneeling at 
prayer. The inscription has probably been — 
" sioiu^ ABBi.Tis 8CK, THOME DB ABiHBBoraoc." — Appended ta Act of the ParUa- 
tneat of Scotland settling AeSuccemon to the Crown, a.d. 1371. — General Begitter 

$79. AKBEOATH, THE ABBEY OF. 

litis is a large round seal of excellent design and wortunan^p, representing the 
martyrdom of St. Thomas k Becket at Canterbury, A^. 1 170. St. Thomas is 
kneeling before the steps of an altar, at the side of which a priest is standing 
holding a pasuon cross. The four conspirators are behind the martyr, and 
the sword of the second descends on his head with snch violence that the sword 
breaks, and part iklla on the steps of the altar. The third flgore is taming to 
converse with the one behind. All the fbor are armed in masded annonr, 
with aurcoats, but only three have helmets. The shield of the first figure is 
chai^;ed with a bear rampant, the second with two bends, thus identifying the 
"figures with Fitsurse and Tracy ; the pontion of the sword in the hand of the 
third figure hides the chai^ on hia shield ; but on that of the fourth figure » 
bordure is quite apparent. The whole is represented ander three arches, Etota 
the top of the centre one issues a hand, the tbamb and two fingers pointing 
downwards. 

" SIQILLDH A[BBATIS BT COJNVENTCa SCI. THOHE JURriRlB D» ABEOBBOTHOT." 

980. ComtTBR Seal op the last. 

Equally fine and interesting. A casket or reliqoary with the doors thrown open, 
displaying a beautiful figure of the Virgin sitting, holding in her right hand a 
branch of foliage, and in her left the infant Jesus, who, as well as the Virgin, 
is crowned with an open crown. In the background, above the head of the 
in&nt, is an estoile. The inscription is unfortunately not quite perfect, but 
from various impresdons of this fine seal the following has been completed— 

" lOBTA BALima ATE. PEK TK PATET EZITD8 ATB," 

" VEMTT AB KVA VB. TE QUIA TOLUS ATE." — Detached Sted.^Atddbar Charters, 



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981. ABBBOATH, MATTHEW, HONK OF. 

A full-length figure (rf an Abbot, in pondfical •netiamta, his right hand nused, and 
his left holding a croraer. On each nde is a figure of on angel with the 
thurible. At the lower part of the seal is a demi-flgure of a Monl praying. 

" 8 ' p. [f?] W. hatbi KOKi.0. D. IKBBBOTBOT." The Miginal bruB matrix of 
this seal was found at Arbroath the latter end of last century, and is now in 
the Hoseom of the Society of Antiquaries of Scotland. 

982. BALMEBINO, ABBOT OF. 

A figure of an Abbot with the crozier in his left hand. On the dexter side of the 

figure appears to be a fleur-de-lis and three mullets of nx points. 
" 8 ' XBBia. 8CI. EDWABDI IN SGOCiA." — DetatAod ScoL — CAofMcr House, Watmimter. 
983- BALMEBINO, MONASTEBT OF ST. MABY^ 

A AUl-lengtb figure of the Virgin and iofant Jesus standing within a Gothic niche 

richly ornamented. At Uie lower part of the seal is a shield bearing the anus 

of Scotland, 
*' aaiLLUU coxxcNX samote iluue dk BAUiOBTNACH." — Appended to a Tact of the 

Tmnde of LocMeom bg Sobert tht Abbot to James Earl nfMorltm. a.d. 1630. — 

Morton Charten. 

9M. BEBWICK, TBIOTIT 3PBIABS OF. 

A figure of the Saviour sitting, with a cruciform nimbus, holding ap both hands 
open, his feet resting on part of a circle, no doubt meant to represent the 
rainbow. On the right of the figure is a spear and the crown of thorns, and 
on the left ia the cross. Below the circle is a Monk kneeling at prayer. 

" s ' HUOffrsi OKDDHS bck. "raiKrrATiB dk bkswik." — Duachtd Seal, — Chapler 
House, Wettmmster. 

985. BBECHIN, CHAPTER OF. 

A fine seal, but now rather injured. Under a Gothic canopy a representatiiMi of 
the Trinity. The Father sitting and supporting between his knees the Son 
extended on the cross ; the Holy Spirit proceeds from the Father to the 
head of the Son. Above the dexter limb of the cross is an estoile, and above 
the nnieter a mullet within a crescent 

" s' caprrnu Sanctb TBinrrATia d. SBra^HBH]." a.D. 1509. — Fmdourie Charters. 

986. BRECHm, THOMAS MELDBUM, OFFICIAL OF. 

Within a Gothic niche a representation of the Trinity. In the lower part of the 
seal is a shield charged with an otter passant bendwise, the arms of Meldrum. 
■' g ' OFFiciAi-ts BitBCBiNF.H." A.D. 1514. — Conmumkoltd bg Lord Lmdiay. 



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. BBECHIN, THE 0FFIC3IAL OF. 

I^e front head ofaBUhopniitrod, probably intended for Sl Columba, and below 
it a bnnting-boTD stringed. The background elegantly ornamented with a 
lozenge, enclodog a ci-osa. 

" sionxiFu cDsiE ofuciaub BBBOionaiBia." Tbia ia execnted in the beaatifal atj'le 
of art of the fonrteenth century, at which period there can lie little doubt it 
was engraTed. The original brass matrix, in excellent preservation, was found 
near Montrose in 1848, and is at present in the custody of the Queen's Ke- 
membrancer in Exchequer, being claimed as treasure-troTe. 

. CAITHNESS, CHAPTER OF ST. MAEY«, PlaU XXYl. Jig. 1. 

A rich and beautiful design, in excellent preBerration. In the centre of the seal, 
within a niche, is a demi-figure of the Virgin, with rojal crown and nimbus, 
holding the io&nt Jesus in her left arm. Hie Saviour is nimbed with a cruci- 
form nimbus, and holds a book in his left hand. At the dexter aide of the 
Vii^in b the head of a Bishop, and at the sinister a head with a crown, 
perhaps meant for the heads of St. Columba and St. David; above these are 
beads of angels. In three small recesses, over the niche, are heads of saints. 
In the lower part of the seal is a choir of nine persons, each with a book in 
his hand chanting. 
" 8 ' OAPrcu seSE sCe uei QENrraicis uasie ci.TAHENSis." — From a brass mab-ix 
in potseaion of 0. K. Sharpe, Es^. 

. COUNTEB SSAL OF TBB LAST. Plate XXVI. _fig, 2. 

The annunciation of the angel Gabriel to the Vir^ hfiuy. In the left hand of 
the angel is a scroll, on which is inscribed " atk kabia ;" in the recess above 
is the Holy Spirit, in form of a dove, descending. 

" ooLLBSio cos CATANKSSE uAKiA." c. A j>. 1357.' — FYom a Dttaciud Stat m 

the Chapter ffoute, Westmiaeter. 

. CAITHNESS, JOHN DE GAMEET, CANON OF. PkOe XXI. fy. 3. 
A fine design of an elegant double niche, containing two figures of saints. In the 

lower part of the seal is a shield, supported by two angels, chafed with a 

chevron between a mullet and cinqnefoil in chief, and a lion's &ce in base. 
" a ' JOHAima ds oamert." — Appmdtd to Iitdenture made at Caiyn^lg, Buchan, 

A.D. 1860, betuxm Evgh Boat, Lord ofFiUarth, and JoAn Lorn. — Babiagomxn 

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991. CAHBTJSKENNETH, JOHN, ABBOT OF. 

A very beantifol seal, in excellent preserration. Within 
& Gk>thic niche & half-length figure of the Vu^n, 
with a royal crown, holding the infiuit JeeuB with a 
cruciform nimbofl. In the lower part of the seal, also 
within a niche, has been a Monk kneeling at prayer, 
holding the crosier. 
"a' JOHANNIS ab[batib d]e kahbibeikbl," a.d. 1292. — 
Che^pUr Home, Wabninster. 

992. CAMBU8KENNETH, PATEICK, ABBOT OF. 

A pret^ design, but the impresdon is not very perfect. It represents the Vii^o 
and infknt Jesus utting within a Gothic niche, and beneath is a figure of a 
Monk kneeling at prayer. 

" s ' PATH. ABBATis DK CABnaKnTiL." c. AJ>. 1100. — A DOoeAtd Seal, — Chapter 
Hotat, Wettmmsler. 

993. CAMBUSKENNETH, OFFICIAL SEAL OF THE ABBOT OF. 

A full-length figure of the Vir^ and in&nt Jesus standing beneath a canopy sup- 
ported by columns, the background ornamented with foliage. In the lower 
part of the seal is a shield, bearing on a fess, between three mullets, as many 
roondlea. The inscription u not perfect, but seems to be — 

"s'.OFFIcn OrFIOIAUTATDS ABBATIB DX EAXBUBKBT." C. A.D. 1500. Dttochtd 

Seal. — Chapter Uiraae, WtOmmgter. 

994. CAMBDSKEMiETH, ST. MABT^. 

This seal is rather de&ced, but is a pretty design of two compartments ; the ufptr 
one a Gothic niche, containing a half-length figure of the Vii^n and inbnt 
Jeans, and in the lower compartment an assemblage of six Monks kneeling 
and offering prayer. 

" sraox. cOKTEKTue sCe u ABIE DE KAMBUSEiNEL." — From a deUtched Seal in Me 
Mutatm of the Societ}/ of AiOiquariet of Scotland. 

995. COLDINGHAM, UONASTERT OF. 

A full-leogth figure of (he Vii^n and infiuit Jesus, Uie background tHuamented 

with foliage. 
" siGlU-mi COKDHZ HOKABKEBn DE COuitHOHAlu.'' ^ Dttachtd Sttd, — General 

Beguler House. 



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996. COLDINGHAM, EOBERT BIACADER, COMMENDATOE OF. 

A beoutifaUy designed and executed seal. A full-length figure of the Virgin 
crowned, holding the infant Jesus in her arms, within an el^ant Gothic 
niche, in the backgroond of vrhicb is suspended the dorsal or fringed cortain ; 
in the lower part of the seal, within on arched niche, and snpported b; a 
crozier, is a shield bearing on a chevron three dnquefoils. 

"b' BOBERU BI.AOAD. PBIOBIB DB C0LDIK0{HA1I] AC FBOTHONOTABU AfOSIOUTi." 

A.D. l!>19.—Da&oiim Charten. 

997. CULROS, MONASTERY OF. 

Within s Gothic niche, a full-length figure of the Vii^n, crowned with a royal 

crown, holding the in&nt Jesns in her arms. 
" sio-tixcu comiDin uokastebii db Culbob." — From Ihfi orgmcd brau matrix in the 

Advocated Zabrary, Edmburgh, 

998. CULROS, A COHNTER OR PRIVT SEAL OF THE MONASTERY OF. 

A round shape, a hand issuing Irom -the dexter side of the seal holding a croder ; 

and in front an estoile and a crescenL 
" CONTRA. aiGiLL. DB ODLENBOa." — Detochsd SttO. — CSopier House, Weatmmsler, 

999. COUPAB IN ANGUS, ABBOT OF. 

A small counter seal, with the design of a hand vested, isBaing from the sinister 

side of the seal, holding a crozier between two fleurs-de-lis. 
" CONTRA Biouxuu ABBis DB CCPRO." A.D. 1292. — Chapter Houat, Weshnwwter. 

1000. COUPAR IN ANGUS, DONALD CAMPBELL, ABBOT OF. 

A flill-length figure of the Vii^, with the nimbus, holding the infiut Jesus 
in her arms, standing in a Gothic niche ; in lower part of the seal is a shield 
quarterly ; first and fourth, gyronny, for Campbell ; second and third, a galley, 
for Lorn. 

"S' IHIMALDI CAUPBEL ABBATI9 DS CUFRO." A.D. 1582.— 'MOTT Charters. 

1001. COUPAR IN ANGUS, CHAPTER OF. 

A rich design. Within a G«lhic niche, a figure of the Vir^ sitting, holding in 
her right hand a branch of lilies^ and her left supporting the in&nt Jesus 
standing on the seat beside her ; in the lower part of the seal, within an arched 
niche, an Abbot in front, with a crorier, kneeling at prayer ; at the sides of 
the niche are two shields, the dexter one bearing the arms of Scotland, the 
■inister three escutcheons, being the bearing of Hay. 



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" s' cowmB oap[itij]li kom. i>b cdfbo."— 'jlfppandsd to a Tack bg DoiuUd, Aibot <^ 
Cttpar, "■ of the Laada of Mwrthky^ Hand m the erldotnt of Mar, to AUxtmder 
Forba and one e^r maSL" A.d. 1582.— ifarr Chartera. 

1002. COUPAR IN ANGUS, MONASTEET OF. 

The same d«aga bs the last, the only difib^nce being in the figure of the Abbot 
at the lower part, which in this is in profile, and without the erozier. It is 
rather inferior in execution to the last, and evidently of a later period. 
" SI. comjME M. OE cnPBO." — Dttachad Seal— J. T. OUaon Craig, Etq, 

1008. DEER, HEHRT, ABBOT OF. 

A full-length figure of an Abbot, with a crozicr in his right hand, and a book in 

his left. The inscription is injured, but seems to be — 
"SKQiLLVXAShATiSDEDKix-"— Appended to the *aine Charier 08 No. 191. a.d. 1316. 

— Mdroa Charters. 

1004. DRTBUB6H, ROGER, ABBOT OF. 

An arm vested issuing from the nnister dde of the seal, holding a crosier. The 

inscription is injured, bnt it appears to be — 
" 8I6ILL. ABBATiB ECCLE DE DBmBGfus." — Appended to Coiwention bettoeen the 

Abbq/t ofMdroa and Keho, regar^ng the Lands of£otildm, Eldun, and Demewiei. 

c. A.D. 1220.— Melroa Chartera. 

1005. DRTBURGH, ABBOT OF. 

A fine design, in good preservation ; a full-length figure of an Abbot, holding 
in bis right hand an open book, and in the left a erozier. At the sinister 
side is a crescent ; the background <Hiuunented with flenrs-de-Iis and trefoils. 

" sieiLLUii ABBA.TIS DE DiaBTiims."—Aj^ended to Charter by Robert ColvSe, Lord 
ofOxenhamand OchiUree, renotmcing alt claime to the Patronage of the CAurcA of 
Ochairte, which EuOacia Colnle had given to the Abb^ ofMdros. a.d. 1824. — 
Metros Charters. 

1006. DRYBURGH, ABBOT OF. 

This seal is much broken, the parts which remain are however veiy perfect, and 
exhibit a well executed design of a full-length figure of an Abbot, with &a 
erozier in his right hand, and a book in the left, within a Gothic niche- 

"[a']ASBA.TiB[pBjim'j;BomuiB."~Appe>idedtothetameCharterai No. 879. c.aj>. 
1869.— jtfrirM CharUrs. 



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1007. DBTBDRGH, JOHN, ABBOT OF. 

A rich design of a Giothic niche, containing « Agate of the Yirgiti, with rojkl 
crown, holding is her right hand a lily, and in her left the infant Jesna. On 
the left of the Virgin is the figure of a Saint, with the nimbiu, holding a palm 
branch. In the lower part of the seallB a figure of a Mook kneeling at prayer 
within an arched niche. The inscription is mach broken, bat it appeals to 
have been — 

" siaiLfLUX ABBAT^ia DE DBiBOUBOH." — A'ppmdtd to ZVtsuumpt of At Cot^rmation 
bg Pope Bmediet XIII. of tht Church of Great Caetn to the Abbeg ofM«bvi. 
A.D. 1404.— ifo/nu Charten. 

1008. DRYBUEGH, THE ABBOT AND CONVENT OF. 

A fnll-length figure of an Abbot, standing on a bracket <«nainented with a 
fienr-de-Iis, his right band raised giving the benediction, bis left holding the 
crosier. At each side is a figure kneeling, In the upper part is a canopy, 
in centre of which is a small demi-figore of the Virgin and infant Jeeos. 

" e' COKE ABBA.TIS ET ovRTCB DE DBiDuaoa." A.I>. 1582. — iforr Charters. 

1009. DUNBAR, CHAPTEB OF. PlaU XXVH. J!g. i. 

A rich Grothic dedgn. Beneath a canopy a figure of a saint, with a scourge 
in her right hand, and a book in her left. At each side is a shield charged 
with the arme of Dunbar, Earl of March, the shield at the dexter side having 
the difibrence of a label of five points. In the lower part of the seal, within 
an arched niche, is a figure of a Monk kneeling at prayer. 
" aioiLLCK COHDMB QAPmiLi DONBASNEKSis." — Appended to an Indenitire belujeen the 
Abb^ of Metros and t/u Abb^ of Bvnlmr regardmg the Tithes of Ednumston, 
A,D. 1453.— Mtlros CharUi-s. 

1010. DUNDRENNAN, ABBOT OF. 

A fnll-Iengtb figure of an Abbot whh a book in his right hand, and the crozier 
in hia left. At each aide of the figure is a rose or cinquefbiL 

" SIGILLUH ABBATI8 DS DUIOIBATHAN."— i>g«lcAA2 SeoL Cht^tO- HoUie, Wot- 



lOil. DUNFERMUME, CHAPTER OF. 

This is a fine round seal of sn extremely ititerestiog and curious design, perhaps 
intended to represent the Monastery. A secdon of the lower part is given, 
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arch, on tbe nnister ride, is a prieel, attended by an acolyte, consecrating the 
chalice ; in the next or centre arch, ia s female figure, probably SL Margaret, 
holding an open book in her hand, Btanding before a lectern ; in the dexter arch 
is a Monk standing before a lectern, holding a book. The design probably 
represents the celebration of the maaa. Above the roof of the building is a 
crescent, an estoile, and two birds. 
" BiOiLL. CAPrrLi SCCLIE BOB TBimTATlS DB DTntFSHMXUM." — From t^ origmol brass 
matrix m the labnay at Oxfbrd. 

1012. COTTNTSB SeAI, OF TEE LAST. 

Equally beautiM and interesting. Four angels supporting an aureole, within 
which the Saviour, with cruciform nimbns, is sitting on a rainbow, his feet 
resting on a lesser one, his right hand raised as if calling to judgment, his left 
holding on open book. At the dexter ride is an esloUe of five points, and 
above the sinister hand is a crescent Below the rainbow ia a qoatrefoil on 
the dexter, and a cioquefoil on the sinister ride. A star of eight points is at 
each ride of the anreole externally. 

" KOBTIS ET VTTK BBSVI9 EST VOX, tTB VENTTB DICBT, BEFBOBIB ITE, VEHITE 

FKOBis." — Appended to a Prectpt of Sasme bi/ Oeorge, Commendator of Dun- 
firmUne. c i.d. \tW.— Morton Charters. 
The derign and execution of this seal proves it to be at least two centuries earlier 
than the date of the instmment to which this impression is upended. 

1013. DUNFERMLINE, PATRICK, ABBOT OF. 

A female figure ritting before a lectem attentively peruring a book, and hold- 
ing a crozier in her left hand. The inscription is broken, but it has evidently 
been — ■ 

" aiaiix. PAiBicn abbatis dz dckferhblin." — Appended to a Convention betteeen 
&e Abb^ of Melros and WHiiam, Son of John de Eimum. c. a.d. 1202. — 
Metros Charters. 

1014. DUNFERMLINE, EALF, ABBOT OF. 

A fine seal in excellent preservation. Within a GotJiic niche a representation 
of the Eternal Father and Son. The Father ritting with die crucifonn 
nimbus, holding between his kneee the Son extended on the ctok. Above the 
right shoulder of the Father is a star, and above the left a pellet witiiin a 
crescent. At the sides of the niche are the words, " bcola xpi." tn the lower 
part of the seal, within a niche, is a figure of an Ablwt io pontifical vestments 
kneeling at prayer, 
"s'SADULPHi ABBATiBDEDDKFBBUELtN." A.D. 1292. — Chester Hoitse^ Wesfminater. 



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1015. DUNFERMLIKE, GEOBGE DUBIB, ABBOT OF. 

A fine roand seal of a rich deaigii, conauting of three Giothic niches. la the 
centre one a figure of the "Vlr^n and infimt Jeaua. In the dexter a figure of 
St Andrew holding his cross before him, and in the Biniat«r s figure of St. 
Ma^aret, holding in her left hand a sceptre. In the lower part of the setd is 
a shield bearing a chevron between three crescents, the armorial bearings of 
Durie. Behind the shield a crosier. 

" a' QEOBGU ABBATIB DX DUUPESUNQ ABCH. S. AKDR." C. A.D. 1650. — Detochtd 

Seal~J. T. OOam Craig, Esq. 

1016. DUWKELD, THE "SEAL OF CAUSES" OF THE CHAPTER OF. 

A round seal of excellent work, and in good preservation. A figure of St. 
Columba with the nimbus, in pontifical reatmente, sitting on a plain throne, 
his right hand raised, and his left holding the croxier. At each side of the 
Bishop is a half-length figure of an angel waring the thurible, and the words 

" BT. OOLnHBA." 

" a ' CAPrrou DnNKEUt ad causas bt cbteba kxoooia." — Ih>ia ihe origmat bra^ 
matrix in tfu Advocatai' Library, Edinburgh, 

1017. DUNKELD, CHAPTEB OF. 

A fine large round seal of beautiful design and execution. Within a Oothi<i 
niche is- an elegantly fonned reliquary, probably the copy of one among 
the treaanrea of the church. At each side, within a niche, is a shield with the 
arms of Scotland, and kneeling upon the top of the diield is an angel waving 
the thurible over the reliquary. In the lower part of the seal, within three 
arched niches, are demi-figures of Monks praying. 

•' sianx. COHHUSE OAFrrUlJ EOOLEBIE DOmCSLDSKSIS." 



1018. CoDHTEB Seal of the last. 

Equally rich in design and execution as the former. Within a Gothic niche a figure 
of St. Columba, in pontifical vestments, dtting on a throne formed of two 
wolves, the head and forelegs of which project at the sides. Around the figure 
are the words " S. Coluxba." At each ride, within a niche, is a shield bearing 
the arms of Scotland ; and above, a demi-figure of an angel waving the thurible. 
The lower part of the seal is divided into five niches ; in the centre one a 
Monk siting, holding with bodi hands a book ; in the dexter niche a Monk in 
profile, standing with a long staff; in the outer niche is a Monk in front hold- 
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key; and in the outernidieisa Honk in front, holding a book in hii left bond) 
hie right hand raised. 
" SAKCTE ooLViSBA. Tuis PAaTOB BOFTTS ESTO inKiffrBis." — Both these fine seala 
are exeell^it specimens of the art, and in a high state of preservation. They 
are from the original brau matrices in posseesion of Mr. Macdonald, at Scoone, 
who purchased them among a lot of old bnus a few years since. 

1019. EDINBURGH, CHAPTER OF ST, GILES. FkOe XXIV". J^. 1. 

A pretty seal, in good preservation. Under a canopy supported by spiral 
columns, a full-length flgnre of St- Giles with the nimbus, holding the crozier 
in his right band, and in faia left: a book and a branch. A kid, the usual at- 
tendant on St. Giles, is playfully leaping np to bis hand. On the pedestal 
is a shield bearing a castle triple towered. 

" 8 ' coionmB CApn bti saiDn de eddibuxgh." — Ajipended to a Cfuwier iy (6s 
ProootA ( Walier Foi^m,) and ChapUr of St. OUa oftht Mante and Olebe in /avow 
offhe Magiatrata and Commtimtjf of Edinburgh. AJ>. 1496. — City ofEdmburgk 
Charter*. 

1020. EDINBURGH, CHAPTER OP. 

A rather rude design and execotaon of St. Giles' Church. Part of the inscription 
is lost, it has no doubt been — 

" 8 ' CAPITULI EDIMBGBGEXSIB.'' A.D. 1 586.— CctM-oI Htgitttr HotUt. 

1021. EDINBURGH, CHAPTER OF TRDOTT COLLEGE. 

Within a niche or c&n<^ a representation of the IMnity. In lower part of the 

seal is a shield bearing a cross patt^e. 
"[s' capi]tuu colleoiate ecolie sex. TBiNiTATis PB. ED." — Appended to i¥ecept 
o/clare constat h/ the Provost (George Cle^perton,) ofTriaib/ CoUtge injavour of 
John LecrmontJi, of the Land» of Erdldoun, formerig helongmg to Thomat tht 
Shymer. i..o. 1566. — Commwucated by WSliettn FroKr^ Etq., Edtnturgh, 

1022. EDINBURGH, DOMINICANS, OR FRIARS PEEACHEBS OF. 

Hits is a very pretty seal, perhaps intended to represent the visit of the Virgin 
to her conun Elieabeth " in the hill country of Juda." Beneath a Gothic 
canopy the Virgin, crowned with a roynl crown, is sitting beside another female, 
to whom she appears to offer her supplications or ber salutations. In the lower 
part of the seal, within an arched niche, is a figure ofa Honk kneeling at prayer. 

" s ' PBiORia TRK. FKEDiCATOB. Dx xnTHBUBQ." A.D. 1 5) 9. — St. Andrtvu Charter*. 



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1028. GLASGOW, CHAPTEB OF. PlaU X^U.JIg. 1. 

The device of the paschal lamb, the left forefoot ia resting ob what ■eetng to be a 
ring with part of a chiun atlw:hed to it. 
*' aroiLL. OAPiTULi ECCLBSiB QLEsauENais." — Ajqtended to Cof^rmatxm by ihe Dtim 
{Herbert) and Chester of Qlaagow of the Chtirch of Haatenetdat to the Alh«s of 
Metros, c. a.d. 1180. — Afelroa Chariera. 

1024. GLASGOW, CHAPTER OF. Plate XXH. JSg. 2. 

A fine Beal of a ronnd ahape, repreeentiog a church with a spire riaing from the 
oentre, terminating in a ctcas flenrf. A plain cross rises &om each «nd of the 
roof, and above it is a crescent and star. Three pointed arches form the 
lower part of the church. In the centre is ao altar, on which is the chalice j 
and issuing from the centre of the arch is a dexter hand pointing into it. 
Beneath the dexter arch a full-length figure of an aged saint, his hands raised 
in adoration. Beoeath the sinister arch is also an aged figure standing before 
a lectern. The background ornamented with foliage. 

" S ' CAPrrCLI ECCL£8IE GLASaCBNSia." 

1025. CouNTEB Seai. of the last. Plate XXn. fg. 2. 

Of equally fine work. A demi-figure of St. Kentigeni mitred and robed, his right 
hand nused bestowiog the benediction, his left holding the crozier, the bust 
reels on the top of three arches with spires at the end, and beneath the 
arches are three figures kneeling at prayer. Within an inner circle is in- 
scribed " BAMCTU8 KSnTEGHaB," and on the outer circle — 

" EENTSQERNE Tuos UENSDIC PATEK ALUE UDnsTBOB." — A}^eaded to a Conuentim 
betvMOi tA« MaitK- and BretAren of Torphicken and Sir Segmaid le Cfaeti, Kmgkt, 
regarding the PairoTtage of the Church of OchUtree in Kyle. c. A.d. 1280.— 
Afeiro* Charten. 

1026. GLASGOW, CHAPTEH OF. P!m XVL fig. 2. 

A Privy Seal of a round shape. A full-length flgnre of St. Kentigem in pondfical 
vestments, hie right hand raised, his left holding the croiier. At the dexter 
aide is the fish and ring, and at the unister a bird pert^ed on Uie top of a bell. 
" a ' SECBBTUX CAPirnu GLAaaosNais." — Appended to a Mandate from the Cfu^ttr to 
the AU^ of MetroH, rtgordatg the Church of Wtaterker. a.d, 1321. — Metrot 
Charten. 

1027. GLASGOW, THE "SEAL OF CAUSES" OF THE CHAPTER OF. PUUe 
* XXI. fig. 9. 

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Buhop ia holding the cruder crosevise. The background is omamented 
with foliage. 

" S ' CAPITDU QLASQDEN. AD CAITSAS." 

1028. A SlULL COHNTEB SSAX OS TBB LAST. 

A bell, and above it a fish. 

" s ' CAPirtn.. QLASQDKN." A.D. l&91^~0lasgoto CoS^ge (barters. 

1029. GLASGOW, CHAPTER OF. FlaU XXI. Jig. 8. 

A round seal representing the High Church. In the doorway appean the fiah, 

tree> and belL 
" BiGiLLtiM cAPiTDLi ECCLE8IE HsTBOFOUTOin: OLABCOENBIB." — Fivm tite Original 

SHvir Seal m Qkagow CoUtga, on which is ttucrSied, " bz domo genibosi vmi 

DOimn oiTUEUa AHDEBaoiiE pBXPOsm SLASOU." Sr W. Anderson waa 

Provost of Glasgow from 1664 to 1670. 

1080. GLASGOW, SIMON, ABCHDEAN OF. PUUe XV. fy. 2. 
A full-length figure of a Monk reading at a lectern. 

" sionxcH BUIOI4I8 SLAsaDBNais abcbiuaconl" — Appended to Charter by Bobtrt 
de Bemaid^ oftioentj/ acres of land at Ravenafen to the Abbty ofMdroi. c. a.d. 
1175.— Jtfefros ChoFttn. 

loai. GLASGOW, WILLIAM LAMBERTON, CHAKCELLOR OF. Atterwarm 
Bishop of St. Ahdkews, vide No. 865. Plate XXL Jig. 1. 
This is a well executed seal of a very remarkable design. Within a Giothic 
niche a figure of a Bishop (St. Kentigem) in pontifical vestments, sitting 
holding the croraer in his left band, his right band raised, as if admonishing 
or reproving a figure before him, whose bands appear bound behind bim; 
above this figure is a bird. In the lower part of the seal, within a niche, is 
a Honk kneeling at prayer. 

" 8 ' WILLI DB LAHBBBTOS CAS. GLASGUESIB." A.D. 1292. — Cht^tO- House, Wttt- 



1082. GLASGOW, JOHN CAREICK, CHANCELLOR OF. PUtU XXI. Jig. 7. 
A beautiful design, well executed. In the upper part of the seal, within a niche, is a 
demi-fignre of the Virgin and infant Jesus. In the centre are three niches, 
the dexter one containing a figure of a Bieihop (St. Kentigem) mitred and 
robed, the crozier in his left hand ; in the centre niche is the figure of a saint ; 
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hand, and in b«r l«ft s sword. All the niches h&ve richlj ornamented cano- 
pies. At tiie dexter side of the oolamns is a fish with gemmed ring in its 
mouth, and at the simster a tree with a bird perched on the top. At the 
lower part of the seal, within an arohed niohe, is a hlook kneeling at prayer, 
and at each aide is a lion sejant. 
" 8 ' JOBunoB DE CABBiO CAHOEXL, »iH!l oi.ABa." ^Appended to Act of the Portia- 
■H»( of Scotlmd Mttiitg the iSuaxnttm to He Crown. a.d. 1371. — Gmertd 
Begiiter Bouie. 

1085. GLASGtOW, DOMINICANS, OR FRIABS PBEACHERS OF. 

Under a Grothic canopy a figure of a saint crowned with the nimbos, with a 
sword in his right liand, and in bis left a chalice, from which springs three 
ears of grain. The backgronnd of the seal ornamented with foliage. 

" a ' PBiOBis i>B QLuau. oBDiMis PBXDI0A.XOBU." A.D, 1619 — St Andrew* 
Charten. 

1084. GLASGOW, OFFICIAL OF. PiaU XXL fig. 6. 

The head of a Bishop in profile, crowned with a mitre. In front and beneath it 

are the fish and ring, the bell, tiee, and bird. 
u 8 ' oFnciALATDs OI.ASQUKNSIB." A.D. 1688. — Mark Nopitr, Eeq. 

1035. GLENLUCE, MONASTERY OF. 

A very richly designed seal. A fiill-Iength figure of the Virgin and infant Jesus 
standing within a Gothic niche, at each side of which is a figure kneeling. 
At the lower part of the seal is a shield bearing a lion rampant crowned, for 
Galloway, 
" s ' C0HCN£ HOMABTsnii BXATB lUESi Ds VALLE LUCiB." — Detached SeoL— WilUam 
FSiuer, Eeq., Edmburgh. 

1086. HADDINGTON, CHAPTER OF THE ABBEY OF ST. MARY'S. Plate 

XSLfig. 1. 
The Virgin crowned sitting within a niche, her right hand extended holding a 

sceptre, her left supporting the infent Jesus on her knee. At each side of the 

niche an ornament of foliage. In the lower part of the seal is a half-length 

figure of a Monk praying. 
•< s ' CAPiTUU SAMTS xAsiE ux HADiBTUN." — Appended to Pnc^ of clare constat 

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FinreU <a bar to hit father John Forregt, Provotf of Haddington, in all the Com 
AfiUscalled Qymmoia Mill, and certain landi ^ing within the territory of Nungate, in 
the Constabulary ofHaddiitgton, and Sheriffdom ofEdmhurgh. Dated at ffunraw, 
ith September, a.d. 1569. — Alexander More, Esq., ofOimmti't Mills. 

1087. HOLTROOD, MONASTERY OF. PlaUXn. ^. 6. 

An intereitiDg seal, and fbrtimateljr in good preserration. The design is a church 
seeminglj in form of a cross of equal dimensions ; from the centre riaet a toww 
crowned witii a cupola. This of course cannot be supposed to represent the 
intended monastery, but may be coneideiedaa representing the stjle of building 
at the period. 

" SIQILLITK 8CI. CBUCIB EDEKEeSDRCHQEiiaia EGCLiE." — Appended to Nf^ficotion bg 
Altvyn, Abbot ofHolyrood. a.d. lUL—Nowbc^le Charters. 

1088. HOLYBOOD, MONASTERT OF. PlaU XXin.fy. 2. 

This tuts been a fine seal, but is now a lltde broken in the upper and lower part. 
The dengn represents Qie Saviour on the croes, attended bj the Virgin and 
Marj' Magdalene. Above the transverse beams of the cross are a crescent and 
a star. From what remains of the inscription it has evidently been — 

" aiOlLL. OOHXUNE UOMABTEEI SAKCTE CBDCIS DB EDINBUKQ." A.D. 1296.^ 

Chapter Hoiue, Weitminster. 

1039. HOLYEOOD, MONASTERY OF. PUUe XXTV. fg. 2. 

A fine seal of a rich Gotiiic dedgn of three canopies supportod bj slender columns; 
beneath the centre one b the Saviour on the cross, crowned with the nimbus ; 
above his head the initials I. N, R. I. on a ecroU j and a crescent and star. 
Beneath the side canopies are figures of the Vii^ and Mary Magdalene, both 
with the nimbus. In the lower part of the seal is a figure of the Vi^^in and 
in&nt Jesus ritting ; and beneath is a shield with the arms of Scotland. At the 
dexter side is a crozier, and at the ranister a stag with a cross between its 
antlers. The background is richly ornamented with Ibliage. 

"a' Cos uoNASTEBi BGS. CROC. DE EDmsusQ." c. A.D. 1550. — Detoched Seal m 
the Muaeum of the Sodetg of Antiquaries of Scotland, 

1010. HOLYROOD, MONASTERY OF. PlaU XXIV. Jig. 3. 

The same design as the last seal, rather inferior in style. The shield in the lower 
part of this is different, bearing on a chevron between three trefoils a muUet, 
being the arms <tf Adam Bolhwell, Bishop of Orkney, then commendator of 
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"b' C6k vokabteru both CRCCI8 DB KDIN8UKO." — Ajipendedto a Tack of the Ttmdt 
ofMerchiitonJrom the Biihop U) Sir Ard^>ald Napier of Et^'i>d^\(ad Merdutton, 
KnighL a.d. 1591.— ifigrier Charters. 

1041. HOLTEOOD, ADAM, ABBOT OF. Plate XXIII. flg. 1. 

A figore of « Priest kneeling before an altar, on which is a chalice, and eapport- 
ing with his right hand the holy cross, in the centre of which is the face of 
the Saviour, encircled with the nimbus, and in the left band he holds a crozier. 

"S' ABBATIS BAITCTE CRDCI8 DE EDIKQBOBC." A.D. 1292. — Cbt^ter Hmut, Wot- 

mmgUr. 

1042. HOLTBOOD, JOHN, ABBOT OF. 

This seal is nnfortnnatelj in an imperfect state, but has been a fine Gothic dedgn 
of three compartments ; the centra rapresenting tLe Saviour on the cross, 
attended bj the two Marys ; the upper and lower compartments ara partly lost. 

" 8 ' ABBATiB 85b ck[dci8 de] EDistBDBGH]."— J/)pend»d to A.ct of flu Parliamera of 
Scotkmd easing the Swxeation to the Crown, a.d. 1S71- — Generai Segieter Houae. 

HOLTBOOD, EGBERT, COMMEHDATOE OF. Plate XXIIL fy. 3. VuU 
No. 814, where reference to the plate was by accident omitted. 

1043. HOLTWOOD, ABBOT OF. 

A pretty seal, witli the design of an arm issaing from a cloud at the sinistar nde, 

holding a crozier in front of a tree. 
" 6 ' ABB[ATia ba]cri xiaioms."—A]^>endai to Composition between the Aibe;/ 

of Mtbrosimd the Abba/ of Eolywood regarding the Tithes of Dmtecore. a.d. 1264. 

— Mdrvt Charten. 

1044. HOLTWOOD, ABBOT OF. 

A figure of an Abbot, holding in hia right hand some indistinct figure, and in his 
left the crozier. At the dexter side is a mullet, and at the sinister a crescent. 
"a' ABBATIS DE SACBO NEUORE." — Deioched Seoi. — Chapter Home, Westmimler. 

1045. INCHAFFRET, ABBET OF. Plau 'SJLVIL Jig. 1. 

A round seal, of excellent work and preservation. The eagle of St. Jtrfin, 
standing on a scroll, on which is inscribed — " in pbIcipio erat terbd." A 
nimbus surrounds the head of the bird, and in the background are five small 
crosses and six cinquefoils. A border of semi-circles sarronnds the design. 

" S ' COHDIIB ESSE eSl JOHia EWAKQELI8IR DE IKBULA ItUSARDX." 



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1046. CouinxB Sbu. cm tbb ust. Plata XXTIL Ji^. 2. 

The front of a church) witliiii the door « full-length figure of r aaiut, perhaps St. 

John, holding a palm branch io his right hand, and a hook in hit left. The in- 

Bcription is precisely the same as in the last. 
From a braat matria i» poamsmon of G. K. Sharp*, Etq. 

1047. INCHAFFRET, ABBOT OF. 

A fine seal, but not in very good preservation. In the upper part, under a Gothic 
niche, a figure of the Tii^n sitting with the infant Jeans; in the centre are 
two figures, the one appears to be a Monk, the other a Bishop ; in the lower 
niche is a figure of an Abbot with a crozier, kneeling at prayer. 

" 8 ' ASBATI8 DE KSHLA. losaABD." — Dttochtd StoL — Ckt^ttT HouM, Wtibnma«r. 

1048. INCHCOLME, ABBOT OF. 

A very pretty dedgn of two figures in a galley, with the sails furled. One of the 
figures appears to be St. Columha, and the other a Monk, each holding a 
crozier, and engaged in prayer. 

" B' ABBATiB Di n(flci.A. SANCTi cOLDim." — Dooched SeaL — Chapter House, WaA- 
namter. 

1049. INCHCOLME, MONASTERY OF. 

A much damaged seal ; a building, probably intended for the monastery. Above 
the roof appears to have been a crescent and a mullet. 

10M>. CODHTEB SXAI. OF TBS LAST. 

A galley of one mast without sails ; in the upper part a mullet. The inscriptioDS 
on both these scab are illegible. 
Appended to a Tack by Jamea, CoTTmendator of the Monattery, to Jama MiUer, of the 
tande of the Sister Lands ofAberdow. a..i>, Ibllj^Morton Charters. 

1061. INCHMAHOME. FlateXS.VILfy.S, 

A round seal, with a good design of the Virgin sitting with the in&nt Jesus in 
her left hand, and holding a lily in her right, surrounded by an aureole of a 
trefoil f(»in and foliage. In the lower part of the seal is a figure of a Bishop, 
in pontifical vestments, his right hand raised bestowing the benediction, and in 
his lefl the crozier. 
" s ' oouuira DB INBDLA BAMTI COLHOCi." — Appended to a Grant Sy Robert, Bishop of 
Cakhneis, Commendator of Inchmahome, to J<^ Lord £rtb/tie of a j/aarb/ Peasion 
0/500 Merkefrom Oie Seats of the eaid Abbey. a.d. lo62.~-Jfarr Charters. 



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1062. INVERNESS, I>OUXNICANS, OB FBIAfiS FBE^CHEBS OF. 

A figure of St Banbolcmiew, crowned with the nimbos, holding > knife in his 
right hand; the bwdigroaiid ornamented with foliage. 

"8' COKE FBATBDK PSBDIOATOBCK DS IVinnB^TB." A.D. 1^6.— Ditached Seal. 

— C. Jnna, Esq. 

1053. JEDBURGH, ABBOT OF. 

A ctuions and interesting seal, a female figure utting before a lectern, on 
which is a book, which she holds open with her left hand, her right holding 
the crozier ; her head is inclined upwards, as if engaged in singing pnuses. 

" [HJiniT.i.iTM COM. abb[atib i>]e GKDOt:w[AED]." — Appended to the saute Inetrummt 
at No. 1004. c. AJ>. I220.~-Melro» Charters. 

1054. JEDBURGH, JOHN MOREL, ABBOT OF. 

A very neat small seal, with the device of a horse, and in the upper part a small 
fignre having the appearance of a ganndet; all surrounded hy a border of 
plain tracery. 

"a' Fa&TBiB jOEANNia HOBEL." A.D. 1292. — Chapter Botue, Watmmtter. 

10.55. JEDBURGH, JOHN, ABBOT OF. 

A good deugn, representing, beneath a Gothic canopy, the fiight of the holy family 
into Egypt; in the lower part of the seal ia a figure of a Uonk kneeling at 

"a' OFUcn abbatis hoh. db jedwort." — Appended to Q^i to Alexander Lyon, 
Chanior of Morag, of the Noaentry of tlie Lands of Costin or Ardquhork, in 
Forfixr,part of the andeat patrimoni/ ofSesteimct, a CeU ofJedbutyh. A.n. 1532. 
— Qlammu Charters. 

1066. JEDBURGH, ANDREW HOME, COMMENDATOB OF. 

A (nil-length figuie of the Virgin and Child standing within a Gothic niche ; in the 
lower part of the seal is a shield quarterly; first and fbuith, a lion rampant, for 
Home; second and third, three papingoes, forPepdieof Dung^; overall, on a 
snrtout, an orle, for Landels. Above the ahkld appears the head of a crozier. 

" S ' ANDKEE QOKEDAXABtl KOHASTBBU DE IKtMCRHO^'— Appended tO PreCtpt m 

^KMrtf John iMdCflanmis of the Lands ^LialeCostmt. A.D. 1561. — Oltmmis 
Charters. 

1057. KELSO, MONASTERY OF ST, MART'S. Plau XXV. j^. 2. 

This has been a very handsome design. The Vlifjin is seated od a throne, holding 
in her ri^^t hand a branch of fbliage, on the top of whidi a bird is perched. 



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1 emblems of tbe lilies and dove. Tbe infitnt JeeoB is sitliDg in 
ber lap, hia right hand raised bestowing the benediction. 
" siaiLLtm SAircTE iu[bib de cai.]chozn8ib ecclbbib.'' — Appended to Ae tame l»- 
strwimt at No. 1004. c ajd. 1220.— JUelrot Ckartert. 

1058. KEISO, MONASTERY OF ST. HART'S. 

A roond seal of a tot; pretty design, a luQ-leiigth figure of the Vir^^, 
crowned with a royal crown, with a bait or globe in ber ri|^t band, which she 
presents to the infant Jesns, sitting on her lefl, and crowned with a nimbus. 
The figure stands within a porch, in the Gothic style, and the background is 
ornamented with foliage. 

" SIQILLUK COKMUKE HOHAffTEKn DE CALCHOW." 

1059. CODNTBB Seal of the i.A»r. 

Within a Gothic porch, similar to the last, is a figure of St John, standing on (he 
back of an eagle, and holding in hia right hand a scroll, on which was probably 
an inscription ; in bis leil a palm branch. 

" IN PEIKCIPIO EKAT TEBBO. Bt TZBBU. ERAT AFD. DM." — DOoched SeoL — WiUiam 

Fraser, Esq. 

1060. KELSO, MONASTERY OF ST. MARY'S. PUOe XXV. Ju/. 4. 

A round seal, in a very rude style, evidently a copy from No. 10£8. There are 
in this the letters C. G. at the udes of the seal, and the inscription is 
different. 

" SOILI.UU OONHCMB 8TE MARIS DE KKLCO." — From tie or^mol bratt matrix m the 
Advocates' Library, Edinburgh. 

1061. KELSO, ABBOT OF. PtoteXXV.j^. 1. 

A fine seal, in good preservation, the upper and principal compartment formed 
by Gothic arches and canopies, beheath which it a fhll-lengtb figure of the 
Virgin suckling the infant Jesus, and at each side is an angel kneeling, 
and waving the thurible. In the lower compartment of the seal is a figure of 
an Abbot in pontifical vestments, kneeling at prayer before the altar, on which 
is the chalice ; behind the Bishop is part of an arm and hand planting up- 
wards. Upon the cornice or belt, separating the two parts of the seal, is in* 
scribed " s ' abbis. de calchow." Inscription round the seal — 

" viBOO TTCX MATUX LACTAN8 FAC HE BiBi GKATd[ii}.'' a.d. 1292. — Chapter Houte, 
Westmintter. 



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1062. KELSO, PATRICK, ABBOT OF. PkOe XXV. Jig. 3. 

This ia very nearly the same design as the last seal. The %ure of the Vii^n is 
in this only half-length, and the angels at the sides are also half-length. The 
hand behind the Bishop painting upwards is here omitted, and two stars occupy 
its place ; over tiie head of the Bishop is a third star; the oroder is also omitted 
in this. Excepting these differences, the deugn ia the same as the last, and the 
inscription precisely so. 
Appended to the same iaatrument ae No. 1007. a.d. 1404, — Mebat CharterB. 
106S. KILWINNING, MONASTERT OF. 

This is a round seal, of an exceeding rich and beantiful dedgn, repreaentiag, within 
a Gothic nichei the Virgin sitting with the infont Jesus ; the background 
ornamented with foliage. 

E ABBIS ET COKVaUTDB KONAfflERII DB KYLWYIOrN." 



1064. CoDKTKB Skai. of the last. 

Within a Grothic niche a figure of a Monk, (St. Winnin,) with the crosier in his 
right hand, and a book in his left. 

" s ' COMMUNK CAPiTDLi HONABTEBU DB BiLVTUYMQ." — Appmded to a Feu-Ckorter 
by Oavm, Commendator of KUwmnmg, in favour ofAlexeoida- Tttrbart, of the Lands 
ofCarihUl, A.D. 1557.— /oAn Whitefoord Mackauie, Esq. 

The form of the letters, as well aa the execution of the derign of this Counter 
Seal, evidently proves it the work of a later period than the previous number, 
which is probably as early as the fourteenth century, when the art was ia the 
highest state of perfection. Most likely the original matrix of the Counter 
Seal bad been lost, and this one subetitnted by an artist of inferior skill, a 
short time previous to the date of the instrument to which it is appended. 

1065. KILWINNING, ABBOT OF. 

Mnch defaced ; a half-length figure of the Virgin and in&nt Jesus within a Gothic 

niche ; in the lower niche is a figure of a Monk kneeling at prayer. 
" s' ABBATIS DE KILLWVHTN." — Detached Seal. — ChtgOer House, Westminster. 

1066. KINLOS, MONASTERT OF. 

A very pret^ design, perhaps intended to represent the worahip of the in&nt 
JesuB by the Magi. The Virgin is sitting with the infant Saviour beside her, 
and in front is a monk and two other figures kneeling and adoring, and above 
is an angel also worshipping. The background is ornamented with foliage ; 
in the centre is a crescent ; and at the top of the seal is a star 

" 8 OOHKUSK HOKASTEBn DE KXMLOS." A.D. 1574. — C. InOO, Esq. 



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1067. KINLOS, THOUAS, ABBOT OF. 

A {uU-length figure of a Monk with a eroiier in hia ri^t ha>iid, and a book in his 

lett. Al Hm dexter nde is a mullet, and at the anister a creaeent. 
"siqilui[h ABB]Alia I>B VJSax»."—Appmdtd to the tame Charts at No. 191. 
Aj>. 1816.— 3f«inM Charttn. 

1068. KINLOS, ROBEET BEID, ABBOT OF, AMD BISHOP OF ORKNEY. 

Beautifiill; executed desgo t£ a fuQ-lengtli figure of Uie Tir^ and in&nt Jeans 
with a ball in his bands. In the lower part of the seal is a shield charged with 
a stag's head erased ; the shield supported by a crozier. 

■'eioiu.n. ROBKBTi ABBATie [ob xd[u>b ac epi. ohcadehJ." c. a-d. 1550. — 
Detailed StaL—C. Itmny Esq. 

1069. LASSWADE, JOHN OF DALKEITH, VICAR OF. 

A rer; prettj small seal, rather tvoken. The Tilgin ntting with the in&nt Jesjis 
> beneath a rich Gothic canopy, with screen-work at theddee. In the centre of 
the lower part is a demi-figure of St. John with the paachal Iamb. At the 
dexter nde is a heart, (periiaps allnsiTe to his own name, or that of the family 
of Dalk^lh ;) at the sinister a monk praying. Tlie concluding letters of the 
inscription only remain, and appears to be "dale." a.d. 1365. — Morton 
Charltn. 

1070. LEITH, laRK-SESSION OF SOUTH. 

A round seal representing the Church at Leith. Over the door is a shield with the 
arms of Scotland; above the shield a royal crown. Above the roof of the 
Church is a ribbon, on which is inscribed " dxds asjutob kobikb." 

" BlonxuH ECCLESLs AG BBSBiONis oppiDi LETHEN." — Appended to Charter by At 
Kirk-Semm of Lath to Henry Hall of a Land near the Kirh of Lath, \bih June 
1598. — C. Baxter, Esq. 

1071. LEITH, KIRK-SESSION OF SOUTH. 

A round seal, conlaiaiug a curiouB representation of the Oioreh at Leith, with five 
large tombs er monnments in the foreground. Above the roof of the church 
are three mullels. 
'- 6 ' COMUXK ECCLKbLx AC SESBioins isiuM." — Appended to Prec^tt of dare constat 
bg the Ktrk-Semm of LeUk, in favour of James Hail, for infefiwg hhi as Heir to 
hig^it&erinananfival-rentoutof a tenement of Land in Leith. ithMarch 1608. — 
C. BaxUr, Egq 



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1072. LINCLUDEN, JAMES LINDSAY, PEOVOST OF. 

A very pretty Bcal, bnt partly broken. Within a Gothic niche a £gare of the 
Virgin with a royal crown and nimbus, eitdng with the in&mt Jeaus tn 
her arma. In the lower part of the seal is a shietd bearing a feas chequ^, 
and in haae a mascle. The iDBcriptioii is quite lost. a.d. 1463. — Communi- 
cated by Lord Lindsay. 

1073. LINDORES, ABBEY OF ST. MARY'S OF. 

Thia baa evidently been a very handsome seal, similar in de^gn to that of Keko, 
No. 1057> but is now partly broben. The Virgin aitting, holding in her right 
hand a branch, and in her left a church. The infant Jesue is sitting in her 
lap, with a cruciform nimbus, his right hand raised, and in bis left a globe. 

"siGiLLini SAMTS UABIE [d£ LimJDOBEB." A.D. 1261. — Chapter HouK, Wat- 
mmster. 

1074. LINDORES, THOMAS, ABBOT OF. 

A finely designed seal, bat rather defaced, consisting of three compartments ; in the 
uppermost one, within Grothic niches, is a figure of the Virgin and infant Jesus, 
and at each side an angel offering adoration. In the centre of the seal are 
four Sgurea binding Sl Andrew on the cross, and in the lower part a figure 
of a Monk kneeling at prayer. 

" s ' THOME ABBATiB D. LUNDORB." — Dttoched Seal, c, A.D. 1270. — Chapter Houne. 
Weatmiruler. 

1075. LOCHLEVEN, ABBOT OF ST. SERF. 

A figure of a Monk with a crozier in bis right hand ; at the sinister side of the 

figure an estoile of five points. 
" 8I01LLDU ABBATis DB SCO. BEBVAHO." — Ajjpended to the same Imtrvment ag No. 

859. A.D. \2S7. —Panmure Charters. 

1076. MELROS, CHAPTER OF THE MONASTERY OF ST. MARY'S. 

A very richly designed seal, and in excellent preservation. Under a Gothic niche 
a figure of the Virgin sitting with the in&nt Jesus ; and beneath, in an arched 
recess, a figure of an Abbot in front with a crozier, and his hands closed on 
his breast kneeling at prayer. At the ainiater side is the letter W., perhaps 
the initial of the Abbot at the time the seal was engraved, or of the artist. 
At the Hdes of the seal, within niches richly ornamented, are half-length 
figures of St. Peter and St. Paul 

" B ' COMUNK cafucu honasteru db KKLRO&."— Appended to JExcommmmxUioti by 
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Dttvid the Alhot and the Convent of Melroi, of John Sag, Lord of Banerude, 
Gilbert his ton, and othen, wUii lattefaction be made hg them to iht Abb^. 
A.D. 1422. — Melroa Chartert. 

1077. MBLBOS, ABBOT OF. 

A small ronnd seal, ihe Counter or Privy Seal of the Abbej ; with the design of 
a hand isauing from the dexter side holding a crozier, and at the niust«r side 
an eatoile of nz points. 

" CONTBA 8I0ILL. DE MiLLBOS." JlJD. 1292. — Chapter House, Weitmnster. 

1078. MELROS, ANDBEW DUBIK, ABBOT OF. ArmBWAHDs Bishop of Gallo- 

WAT, 1541— 1558. 

Beneath a Gothic canopy, supported by spiral ccdumns, a fhU-lengtb flgnre of the 
Virgin with a royal crown and nimbus. On the right side of the niche is 
a Monk with a crozier kneeling at prayer. la the lower part of the seal ia a 
shield bearing a chevron between three crescents, the arms of Dane. Above 
tbe shield the head of a crozier. 

" s ' iLKDBEB ABBATis DB UELBOB." A.D. 1539. — AuUhor Charters. 

1079. MOLLE, WILLIAM DE SPROUSTON, VICAE OF. 

A very singular design. A figure crowned, (a royal pei-aon ?) koeeliag oo tbe lop 

of a pillar, holding a crozier with both hands, which he seems to present to 

an aged figure praying in front of the pillar. 
" BINT CBUX AC ELENA WILLI GLORIA PLENA." — Appended to CSutrter by WiiUam 

De Sprouaton, Chaplain and late Vicar ofMoUe, of all his Landa m Molle to the 

Abb^ ofMdrot. c. a.d. 1165. — Jfefros Chartert. 

1080. MONTROSE, DOMINICANS OR FRIARS PREACHERS OF. 

A rudely executed seal of the usual design of the Vir^n and infant Jesus 
standing within a niche. In the lower part of tbe seal a Monk kneeling at 
prayer. 

" s' COE. FKATK. PBEDiCATORU. DS HDNROB." — From a Wox in^nvtsion, comimmi- 
eated by the Rev. J. H. Hughe*, M.A., Chaplain, S.E.I.C.S. 

1081. MONTMUSK, MONASTERY OF. 

A very pretty round seal, rather defaced. Within a Gothic niche a figure of the 
Virgin sitting with the infant Jesus in her lap. 

"SIQILLIBI COKHDNE MONASTERn DE HONIMDSK." 



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1082. CouHTEB Skai, of the last. 

The design represents the monastery, a bailding in form of a cross with a spire 
rising from tlie centre. The inacription is predselj the same as in the last. 
A.D. 1550. — Monj/ftnuk Charters. 

1083. MORAY. CHAPTEE OF. Plate XIX. fy. 7. 

Very imperfect. A fignre of a Saint with the nimtira utting, his right hand 
raised giving the benediction, faia left resting on a book npon his knee. 

" [8I]gilluk CAFiruLi MOBA[viEN}8ia." — Appended to the tame InatrwnetU a» 
No. 179. A.D. 1362.— Ca«Aoto Charten. 

1084. MORAY, CHAPTEE OF. 

A very rude style. A full-length figure of a Saint with a book in his left 

band. 
"sianxuH oAPiTULi KOKATiENBiB zccLEsis xzxi. uAscH 1585." — Detached Seal 

in the Mtaeum of the SociOy of Antiquaries of Scotland. 

1085. NEWBOTTLE, MONASTERY OF. 

This seal is rather injured ; it seems to have been a pretty dedgn of a richly 
ornamented Gothic niche, containing a hand issuing from the dexter dde 
holding a crozier. The background ornamented with foliage. 

"8Ec[rbtcii M0KA8TBBU] DE MEVBOTiLE." — Appended to Act of the Parliament of 
Scotland lettlmg the Succession to the Crown. A.D. 1971.— Oeneral Segiiter 
Bouae. 

1086- NEWBOTTLE, MONASTERY OF. 

A beautifully designed seal ; a Gothic niche divided horizontally into two compart- 
ments j in the upper one the Virgin crowned, mtting with the infant Jesus in 
her arms ; in the lower compartment a full-length figure of an Abbot with u 
crozier in his right hand. The sides of the niche is filled up with open 
screen-work and two shields, the dexter bearing the arms of Scotland, and 
the sinister a fess chequ^the arms of Stuart. The inscription ia much broken, 
it seems to have been — 
" s ' COMcm OAFTU BOS. HABIE DS MBTBOTLB." — DOoched StoL — Omtral Register 
House. 

1087. NEWBOTTLE, MONASTERY OF. 

The design of this seal is precisely the same as the last, but inferior in execution, 
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the shield bere beRiing on a chenon three mullets, in base a nnicoTD's head, 
the arma of Ker. Below the shield are the letters KL K., the initials of Slark 
Ker, who was Abbot and Commendator of Newbottle about 1570. 
"3' counNB uoHASTBRn DE KECBOTTEL." — From At original braaM matrix in t}it 
CollKtion oftUlaU Mr. Thomai. 

1088. NEWBOTTLE, ABBOT OF. 

Rather a defaced seal. It appean to be a figure of an Abbot with a book in his 

right hand, and a crozier in hia left. 
" aiGiLLDK ABBATis DE NECBOTLE." — Appended lo the game Instrument as No. 1004 

c. A.D. 1^20.— Melroa Charters. 

1089. NEWBOTTLE, COUNTEB SEAL OF THE MONASTEET OF. 

A dexter hand vested issuing from the sinister, holding a crozier. 
"contra s' de Ketbotei,." aj>. 1292. — Chcq>ter House, Westminster. 

1090. NEWBOTTLE, CHAPTER OF. 

The same design as No. 1087, except in the sinister shield, which in tbi>i bears 
a boar's head, and on a chief indented tbrce mullets, which are probablj 
the arms of James Hasmel, who was Abbot of the Monasteiy at this time. 

" 8' COMUME CAPITCLI HABIE [de] NEHBOTILl." A.D. 1561. — Ktl^tk Charters. 

1091. NORTH BERWICK, MONASTERY OF. 

A full-length figure of the Virgin, with royal crown and nimbus, holding the 
infant Jesus, also with the nimbus, in her arms. The backgrouud ornamented 
widi foliage. 

" eiGiLLUH cOMMxniE uoNEaTERU DE KOKTH BERTiK," — DOocked Seal. — General 
Register Houae. 

1092. ORKNEY, CHAPTER OF ST. MAGNUS. 

A fine rou&d seal ; the de.iign is a Gothic porch of a centre and two side doors ; 
witbin the centre is a figure of St. M^;nus with a sword in his tight baud ; in 
the side doors are figures of a Monk kneeling at pmyer. 

" aiGILLCH CAFITDLI ORKADEKBTB ECCLESIE 8ANCT1 MAOm." — From the original 

brcuB matrix in the Achocaies' LOyrary, Edinburgh. 

1093. PAISLEY, CHAPTER OF ST. JAMES AND ST. MIEIN. 

A round shape of a very handsome design. A figure of St. James witfi 
pilgrim's BtafiT and scrip. On each side is a shield, the dexter bearing w 



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fess cheque, for Stuart, the einister a ultire cantoned with fonr rosee, for 
Lennox. Above the dexter shield is a saltire, a crescent, and a star; and 
above the sinister shield is a saltire and star. The background is ornamented 
with foliage interspersed with crosses fleorjr and a fieur-de-lis. 

"[S' CAPIJTOLI SCI. JAGOBLET SCI. IflBINI DS PASBELET." 

1094. ComiTER Sbai. of the last. 

A figure of a Bishop in pontifical vestments, his right hand raised, and his left 
holding the crozier. At the sides are two shields with the same charges 
as in the last. Above the dexter shield is a saltire and crescent, and above the 
sinister a saltire and star. At the dexter side of the Bishop's head is a fleur- 
de-Us, and at his feet two sprigs of foliage. 
" CQKiSTUU PBO FAMCUa FOBOR ViBQfE TDis." — ThiifirK teal it appended to an Irutru- 
m£nt m tha Marr Charters, dated 1520, Imt the teal Utelf it probabU/ two centuries 
ewiier. 

1095. PAISLEY, GEORGE SHAW, ABBOT OF. 

A figure of a Priest before an altar, on which he is placing a cross ; behind the 
altar a crozier ; above the bead of the Priest appears to have been a hand 
pointing downwards. The impression b rather injured. 
" siGiLLUM ABBATis DB PA83KLET." c. A.D. 1490. — Dttoched Stol. — Chapter HauM, 
Westmintter. 

1096. PAISLEY, ROBERT SHAW, ABBOT OF. Akterwardb Bishop of MouAr. 

A fine seal in good preservation. Under a niche a full-length figure of St. James 
with the nimbus, with a stafi* in his right hand; above the left shoalder is an 
escallop shelL In the lower part of the setU is a shield bearing three covered 
cups, the paternal arms of Shaw. Behind the shield a crozier. 

" BiaiLLint KOBEBTi ABBATIS i>E PASLETE." c. A.D, 1498. — XMochai Seal. — Chapter 
House, Wettminater. 

1097. PERTH, DOMINICANS OR FRIARS PREACHERS OF. 

Under a Gothic canopy, two full-length figures of St. John with the paschnl 
lamb, and St. James, (7) with a sword in his right hand, and a branch of a tree 
or a club in his left ; both nimbed. 

"B' 0KDDII9 PEEDECAT0B18 PEIORIS DE PERTH." A.D. 1519. — SL Aftdreua CAorlers. 

1098. PLUSOARDINE, PRIORY OF ST. ANDREWS. 

A very singular design, emblematic of delivering souls from pui^torj. 

"SIGILL. CONVENTCS VALL[i8 BAMCTI] ANDKEE 1M MORAVIA." A.D. 1455.— 7^0 JOte 

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1099. PLTJSCAEDINE, ALEXANDER SETOK, PRIOR OF. AFr«BWABi>8 Eahl 

or DONFEBHLIHE. 

A round seal, in good pnserra.liou. Throe niclies ; in the cen(re oua a figure of 
St. Andrew, holding the croae before him with his right hand, and in hig lefts 
book. In the dexter niche a figure of the Virgin and infiuit Jesus; and in 
the sinister a fignre of St. Margaret, with a book in her right hand, and a 
sceptre in her left. In the lower part of the seal is a shield, bearing within a 
double tressure flowered and counter-fiowered three crescents, the anus of 
Seton. Above the shield is the head of a crozier, between Ibe letters A. S. 

"S'BOrnNDDK ALEZAKDRI FBIOKIS DS FLDSGABDIN." C. AJ>. 1586. — Original 

brass matrix formerfy in the CoUectitm ofihe lale Mr. Thomas. 

1100. EESTALRIG, CHAPTER OF THE COLLEGIATE CHURCH OF. 

A good design, but the impression is rather imperfect ; within a Golbic niche 
a full-length figure of the Virgin and infant Jesus. In the lower part of the 
seal is a shield, charged with a vase, from which lilies nre springing. 

"b' deoani kt capituu segis colleob de [be8ti]lsio." — Detached Stal—WH- 
liam iiVtufr, Es</., EtUnimrgh. 

1101. RESTALRIG, WILLIAM GIBSON, DEAN OF. 

A round seal of a good design, but llie impression is rather imperfect. Under 
a Gothic niche, with open screen-work at the sides, a full-length figure of the 
Virgin and infant Jesus; at the lower part of the seal is a shield quarterly; 
first, a ship ; second, a tree j third, apparently uncharged ; fourth, a cinquefoiL 

"a' wnjn qebsodn dkcam db rbsialsiq." a.d. 1540. — Atildbar Charters. 

1102. ROSS, CHAPTER OF ST. PETER'S. 

A round seal ; at the dexter side a figure of St. Peter, holding the keys in his 
right hand, and a chalice (T) in his left ; at the sinister side is a figure of St. 
Boniface, in pontifical vestments, with a crozier in his left hand. 

"8' CAPITULI SCI. PETRI BONETACU DE ROSOKAEEIN." A.D. 1857. — Chtgtttr Houte, 



1103. ST. ANDREWS, CHAPTER OF. 

An extremely interesting seal, representing the church and tower of St. Begu- 
lus, part of which still remains in tolerable preservation. At each side of 
the tower, above the roo^ is a soitire ; and issuing from the upper part is a 
dexter hand, the forefingers pointing upwards. At the lower part of the 
seal is an ornament composed of three semicircles interlaced. The inscription 
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1104;. COONTEB SeAL 07 THE LAST. 

A fig:nre of St Andrew, with the nimboa, extended on the croas. 
" SBCRBTCU pveST. S AMDBEB." A.D. 12S1. — Ponmun Charters, 

1105. ST. ANDREWS, CHAPTEE OF. 

Nearly the same design of the tower of 8l Reguloe as the last. Four windows 
are here introduced in the bod; of the chnrch, which do not appear in the 
earlier seal ; and in addition to the sallire and the hand, ^ere is in this a cres- 
cent and an estoile, and on the sinister side of the tower is a cross in place of 
the saltire. 

" SietL. ECLESIE 8AMCT. ANDRBB AP03TOL1 IN 8C0CIA." AJ>. 1450. — iS(. AmlrewS 



1106. ST. ANDREWS, CHAPTER OF. 

The same design as ia the former seals, but the crescent, saltire, &c., are in this 
omitted, and their places occupied with foliage. In the lower part of tlie 
seal is a vase or nm with foliage. The inscription is rather indistinct, but 
seems to be — 

" siaiLLCU CAPITDLI EOLE. SANCTi AXDREK." —Detached Seal. — C. Baxter, Esq. 

1107. ST. ANDREWS, JOHN, PRIOR OF. 

A figure of St. Andrew on the cross, and at each side an angel holding an altar 

candlestick ; in the lower part of the seal is a Monk kneeling at prayer. 
" s ' J0BI3. FORis. sCi AHDREE APU. IN scociA." — Appended to the tame InOrument 
as No. 468. a.d. 1266. — Panmun Charters. 

1108. ST. ANDREWS, JOHN HADDINGTON, PRIOR OF. 

A figure of St. Andrew, with the nimbus, extended on the cross. At each side 
is an ornament] something like a candelabrum with a candle. In the lower 
part of the seal, beneath on arch, is a Uonk kneeling at prayer. 

"g' JOHis. PORiS. ecCe s€i andbee in BCOCtA." A.D. 1292. — Cht^tef House, 
Westminster. 

1109. ST. ANDREWS, JOHN HEPBURN, PRIOR OF. 

A round shape of a good design ; a Sgure of 8l Andrew extended on the cross, 
beneath a Gothic canopy, supported by slender pillars. In front of the canopy 
ia a shield with the arms of Scotland and an open coronet ; the sides of the seal 
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shield bearing tbe anuB of Hepbnni] viz., on a chevroa a rose between two 
lions counter-passant. 

"S' JOB. PRIOR ECCLE. BSI AKDRK TIGA.S OENERILIS." A.D. 1504. — Si. StdvOtOTf 

CoUege, St. Andraot. 

1110. ST. ANDREWS, JAMES STUAET, COMMENDATOR OF. Araa.WAB.DB 
Eabl of Murrat. 
A round shape, the arms of Scotland between the letters I. S. The shield sup- 
ported hy a crazier, 

"S' JACOBl COHE ' DATAKII PORAT^ BANCTI AMDR." C. A.D, 1555. — Dttoched Seal, — 

William Fraeer, Etq., Edmburgh. 

nil. ST. ANDREWS, DOMINICANS OR FRIARS PREACHERS OF. 

A figure of the Virgin sitting and holding the in&nt Jesus in her lap, before 
them is a Monk kneeling at prayer ; a scroll issues from the mouth of the 
Honk, on which a word is inscribed, but it is illegible. The inscription of the 
seal is also imperfect, but it has no doubt been — 

" 8 ' PRIORIS FRATRC. PRXDICATORU. SSl AKDRE." A.D. 1 519. — St. Solvotor'a CoUtge. 

1112. ST. ANDREWS, VICAR-GENERAL OF. 

A rude figure of St Andrew, balding his cross before him, the background orna- 
mented with foliage; in the lower part is a shield quarterly, Beton and Balfour; 
above the shield a cross bottonn^. 

"S' OPFICU VICARIAL. OENZRALIS SAKGTI ANDERXE." A.D. 1539. — Dim ChorttrS. 

ins. ST. ANDREWS, DOMINICANS OR FRIARS PREACHERS OF. 

Ratber rudely dedgned. Beneath a canopy, supported by clumsy pillars, is a 
figure of the Virgin and the infant Jesus, and below is a shield charged with a 
bear passant, and in chief a saltire. 
"a' coMDHB FRATHUM predicatorihi civms sAHcn ANDHKE." — Aj^xoded to 
Charts- hy /oftn Qrienon, Pro/ator of Th^hgy, of the Order of the Friars Pnach- 
ert, and Prior of the modem place of that Order Kithm St. Andreua. a.d. 1559. 
— Morton Chcaien. 

1114. ST. ANDREWS, UNIVERSITY OF. 

A fine lai^e seal. Under a triple canopy is represented the preceptor utting at 
his desk, on the dexter wde of the seal, giving instruction to a class of seven 
scholars, seated at a table on the sinister side; in the centre of tbe foreground 
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centre of the seal is 8l Andrew on Iub cross ; tbe background is omameDled 
with foliage. Above the canopies an three shields, the centre one sapported 
by two females, and bearing per fess, in the upper port, a crescent reversed; 
the dexter chained with Scotland ; and the sinister on a fess, between three 
masdes, two crosstets, being the arms of Biabop Henry Wardlaw, who founded 
the Uaiveraty in I4I1. 

' " SiaiLLm UNITEB8ITATU DOOTOBTTX KASUTIUOBUK ET SCOLABniX BASCTI AMItBEB." 

Detached Seai.— a K. Sharpe, Etg. 

1115. ST. ANDREWS, ST. SAIVATOR'S COLLEGE. 

Within a richly ornamented niche, a full-length figure of the Saviour, crowned 
with a cruciform nimbus, his right hand nuscd, and his lefl holding an open 
book, his left foot resdng on a globe. In the lower part of the seal is a shield, 
bearing a chevron, between three cross crosslets^fitch^e, within a double 
treasure flowered and counter-flowered, being the arms of Bishop Kennedy, 
ike founder of the College; above the shield is a mitre. 

" 8' CSUK COIXEOn BAHCTl SALTATORIS I ClXATE SSl ADREE." A.D. 1528. — Charter 

m St Salvaior't College. 

1116. ST. ANDREWS, ST. SALVATOR-S COLLEGE. 

The same design as the last. In thb the Saviour holds a crose in his left hand 
instead of a book, and the globe under the left foot is here omitted. 

"S' COIK COLEOn Dm SAI-TAIOB DJFBA CiTAT SA&T. [aNDRBS."] A.D. 1608.— S^ 

Salvatm'e College Charten. 

1117. ST. ANDREWS, ST. LEONARD'S COLLEGE. 

A flgure of a Bishop in pontifical vestments, bis right hand raised, and in his left 

the crozier. At the right side, under the hand, is a shacklebolt or fetter. 
"»' ccuBCOLLKou pADPBKo SANCTi LEONAEDi," A.i>. 1586. — St. Andreivs ChoTteri. 



1118. ST. ANDREWS, ST. LEONARD'S COLLEGE. 

In a most rude style of art, a figure of a Presbyter,(?) holding a croder in his right 
hand, in the left a book ; on the sinister side is a branch of fohage. At the 
lower part of the seal is a shield bearing a sallire and chief, vrith a mullet iu 
the dexter chief point ; at the top and sides of the shield the letters M. P. B., 
the initials of Mr. Peter Bruce, Principal of the College. 
"s' COLLEGU DiTi LEONABDi, 1617." — Appended to Charter of the Loads of Kirhness 
to Wiiliam Earl of Motion, 23dJlforcA, aj). 1619. — Morion Chartere. 
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1 1 19. Akotbzb Seu. of tub sake Colleae. 

Sdll more barbarous ; the desigD seems to be the esme, but the impresaioD is 

rather injared. 
" s' coLLSon Din leohabdi, 1627." — St. Andraot Charten. 

1120. ST. ANDREWS, CHOBISTEHS OF THE TEINTIT CHUBCH. 

A round shape ; a shield bearing the extraordinary charge of a hnmaii skoU, holding 

a thigh-bone between the jaws, snrronnded in chief bjr the letters " kbmorib." 

" b' COiE CHOBiBTASD. EiuE TNiT. bSi andbse." A.D. 1527.— St AndrtKt Chartov. 

1121. ST. ANDREWS, OFFICIAL OF. 

A figure of St. Andrew, with the nimbas, holding before him the cross with his 
right hand, and in his left a book ; on each wde of the figure is a saltire ; 
in the lower part of the seal is a shield quarterly, Beton and Balfour ; above 
the shield a cross-fienry supporting a cardinal's hat. 

"s' OFFIOn OmCIALATDS &AMCTI AMDKEE FB ," A.D. 1514. — SUAndrtUX 

Charters. 

1122. ST. ANTHONY, THE HOSPITAL OF, NEAR LEITH. 

Under a canopy, a figure of St. Anthony, holding in his right hand a long slafF, 
terminating in a tan cross, and In his left a book. At hia left foot is a pig, 
with a bell hung round ita neck ; the background of the seal filled up with 
foliage. 

" s ' COMUKE DOMi b£i AMTHOHn PPE LEiCH." — Appended to Charter by Sir Richard 
Thonuon, Prtctptor of the Hottte of St. Anthoru/, m favour of John Janet and Aia 
qxnus, of an annual rent of a Tenement of Land in Lath. a.d. 1519. — C. Baxter, 
Esq. 

1123. ST. ANTHONY, THE HOSPITAL OF, NEAR LEITH. 

A figure of St. Anthony, havii^ a book (T) in hia right hand, and his left restjhg on 
a staff; behind him is a pig, with a bell hanging from its neck. The figure is 
' placed within a kind of niche, ornamented with foliage at the sides and bottom, 
and at the top the tau cross. The design is altogether in the equivocal 
style which prevailed about the latter part of the rixteenth century, at which 
period the seal was most likely executed. 

" s ' couom FRECEFTOBiE SAMCTi AKTHONU ^op. LBicHT." — front the original brase 
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1124. ST. BOTHANS, PRIORT OF. 

This appears to have been a pretty litUe seal, bnt the impression is imperfect. 
The design is & half-length figure of the Virgin and infant Jesns ; the inscrip- 
tion is very indistinct, but seems to b^- 
'< AYR lUsu OSAGIA PLEiTA." — Appended to a Chtsner by " EHeaheth Lamb, prwrea 
<ifSL Solhata, to John Benton, ton and air aperand to Damd Benton ofBUUe, his 
father, of the Lands of Nwuneadow, Nmbvtis, and Nunfat." Dated Zth March 
1^57.— George TumbuU, Eiq., W-S. 

1126. SCONE, MONASTERY OF. 

A fine large round seal, which, as well as the Counter Seal following, is of an un- 
common design. In this ia represented the ioaugnration of the soTereign, vbo 
is utting with an open crown on his head, holding in his right hand a sceptre 
or rod of office, his left on the fastening of the robe wilh which he is being in- 
vested by a Bishop on his dexter, and a Priest on his sinister side. There are 
five other figures engaged in vorions duties connected with the solemnity. In 
the lower part of the seal are three shields, the centre one bearing the arms of 
Scotland ; the dexter three pales, for Atholl ; the siniater two chevrons, for 
Stralheme. The background of the seal is ornamented with sem^ of roses. 

" B ' se^B BCE TBHOTATIS ET SSI laCHAZLlS DE 8C0KA." 

1126. CODHTEB SeaX of the LAST. 

In the centre of the upper part of the seal, within an oval aureole, is a representa- 
tion of the Trinity, the Father sitting with the Son extended on a cross be- 
tween his knees, the dove descending over the right shoulder of the Father; 
at the upper and lower parts of the anreole (outside) are the four evangelisdc 
emblems ; immediately below the aureole is a kind of Gothic niche, in which 
is St. Michael in combat with the dragon. At each nde of the seal is repre- 
sented one of the fonr living creatures standing upon a wheel, as described 
in the vision of the Prophet Ezehiel, (chap, i.); the background of the seal 
is ornamented with sem£ of roses. The inscription is the same as on the last 

Appended to an Itutrument in the poaseeaion of the late G.Smythe, Esq., dated 1660; the 
tiai Uaelfmuat be at least tico centuries earlier. 

1127. SCONE, ABBOT OF. 

A fine seal, but unfortunately much damaged, exhibiting the design of St, Michael 
oTercoming the dragon. At the left side is a figure of a monk kneeling and 
holding the crozier, 

" [8IOIL]ldh abbatib de bcona." — Detached Seat in Chapter ffoiae, Westmimter. 



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1128. SETON, JOHN WILLIAMS, PROVOST OF. 

A foU-lei^th figure of the Virgio and infkiit Jeans, widiiD a niche ; in the loner 
part of the seal, is a shield, charged with a Eess, and in chief a mallet. 

" B ' J0HAKNI8 VILLELMI PBEPOfflTI DB BCrOCtt." A..D. 1586. — C /nno, £95. 

1129. SWEET-HEAET, ABBOT OF. 

A figure of an Abbot, with a crozier in his right band ; on each side appeanto 

be a star. 
■' s ' ABBATie DK Dtjr.ci COBDK." — DetaeAed Seal, — C3u^>Ur Sbuw, WtatmmtUr. 

1130. SWEET-HEART, MONASTERY OF. 

A veiy pretty design of the Virgin and infant Jesus standing within a Gothic 
niche, the background oniamenlad with foliage. In the lower part of the seal 
is a monogram of the name of the Vii^n. 

"eiOtLLCM couuKB UOMASTERIE DULCis COEDis." i^n. 1559. — The Very Rev. 
PrincrpalLee. 

IISI. TORPHICHEN, CHAPTER OF. 

A pretty round seal rather broken, a figure of St. John, holding in his left band a 
circular tablet, on which is displayed the pRschal lambj at the sides is a cres- 
cent and estoile. 
" s ' COMMCKE [cAPTi DB tob]phs[c]h[in]." — Appended to the mbm Inttrument at 
, No. 1025. e. A.D. 1280^Jfefro« Charten. 

1132. TORPHICHEN. 

A Aill-length female figure, holding the paschal lamb, surrounded with the nimbus. 

At the dexter ude a rose ; in the lower part is a shield chained with a cross. 

" siOiLLUH COHCME DE TORFtCBDiG." — Appended to Charter &y Henry LtBing- 

sUme, Preceptor of TorjAichm, to Tkomat Bwshaaan, of iht Tett^le Lands of 

Letter m StirlmgAm. a.d. 1461. — KUtyth Charters, 

1183. TUNGLAND, ABBOT OF. 

A neat small seal, hnt rather defiiced. A prettj design of a hand issuing from a 
cloud on the sinister side of the seal holding a crozier. In the backgroand 
two branches of foliage, and in the upper part a crescent and a star. 

" BiQiLLDH ABBATis DE TUHQELAMD." — Betochsd Seal. — Chapter Soiue, Weebninster. 



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U3i. VAUDEY.oo. UKCOLN, ABBOT OF.i 

A figure of a priest, ia his right band a crozier. 

" aiaiLUJM ABBuriB DE talle DEI." — Appended to Convmtion betuxtn She Aibofs of 
Malroa and FatK% regardiry the Limds ^KemAaae m Carrick, e, a.d. 1223. — 
Melrot Chartert. 



1 136. DOMINICANS OR FRIABS PREACHERS OF SCOTLAND. 

Beneath a canopy, Bapport«d by de&der pillars, a figure of St. Andrew, with the 

nimbus, holding his croaa in the right hand, and a boc^ in his left ; in the 

lower part of the seal ia a Monk kneeling at prayer. 
" 8 ' FBis JOHie OBDia. PDIBI. soooiA." A.D. 1461. — QUogow College 

Charten. 

1136. PROVINCIAL OF THE DOMINICANS OB FRIARS PREACHERS OF 

SCOTLAND. 
This ia an elegantly designed seal. Beneath a canopy, supported by slender spiral 
columns, and open screen-work at the sides, a figure of St. Dominic, 
with the nimbus, holding in his right hand a cross, on which the Saviour 
is extended. At the feet of the Saint behind, is a dog mnning with a fire- 
brand in its mouth. 

" 8 ' PBOrtCIAUB BCOCIB ORDIS. FRATBn. PDICATORC." AJJ. 1619.— ^t Andrews 

Charters. 

1137. VICAR-GENERAL OF SCOTLAND. Pfato XXLj^. 4. 

Merely a fragment of. a seal, which seems to have been a well-executed design of 
a Bishop (St. Kentigem) holding the fish and ring. a.d. 1566- — GUagow 
College Charten. 

1138. VICAR-GENERAL OF THE DOMINICANS OF SCOTLAND. 

A remarkably fine seal, in excellent preservation. Within a Gothic niche a figure 
of St. Andrew, holding a book in his right haad, and in his left the cross. 

" BioiLLU. viQABU GXNAiJS. OBDjs. FOEOATOStr. BBONi 8C001E." — From the original 
brass matrix m tAe possessioH of W. B. D. D. TwnbuU, Esq. 

' Though not a Bcoltish Religknu House, this aral U inserted ber«, not merely because it ia appended 
to a Sootliah deed of Mme inleresl, bnt becaose it appears to iiaTs been unknown to the recent Editor of 
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1139. REGINALD. 

A beautiful sznall seal, with a good demgn of three niches, the centre one conttun- 
ing ft full-length figure of the Yirgin and infant Jesna, and each of the ude 
onea a figure of ft Bishop in pontifical vestmenta holding a croraer. In the 
lower part of the seal, also within a niche, is a Honk kneeling at prayer, and 
in the background the letters " beginaij>i." 

" PROLES KAXBBQDE ME BA1.TEKT PRESVL VTERQVB." A.D. 1292. Chtqtttr Houst, 



1140. BOULDEN, RICHABD DE. 

In excellent preservation, and a well executed design. In the lower part, within 
a Gothic niche, is represented the temptation of Adam and Eve in Paradise, 
and in the upper part, also within a niche, is a demi-figure of the Virgin and 
in&nt Jesus. 

" s ' BiCBABDl DK BOCiJ>£if ctKHiCi." A.D. 1292. — Otopter BouK, Westrnmstfr. 

1141. BBBEELY, THOMAS. 

Merely the device of a lamb passant. 
" JHE8UB Si.ZAXesVB." A.I>. 1292. — CAqpter Hotae, Watmintter. 

1142. LAMBILE, EGBERT. 

A figure of a Monk kneeling at prayer. 

" 9 ' BOBERTi DE LAMK[LE." — The Original brast matrir of this seal wom found in 
the niins of Arbroath Abde;/, and is now m the Muieum of iha Sodeti/ of Jnftjva- 
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COURTS OF JUSTICE AND BURGHS OF SCOTLAND.' 



COURTS OP JUSTICE. 

IU3. COUBT OF JUSTICIAET. 

On a shield the letter B, within a double treasure flowered and coimter-fiowerei]. 

Above the shield is the bead of a bird, its claws regdng on the top. 
" AOQDEDE FORTE." A.D. 1392.(T)— 7^ loU Q. Stw/ihe, £sq. 

1144. COLLEGE OF JUSTICE. 

A flgoie of JoBtice with a sword ia her right hand, and a pur of scales in her left, 
dtting beneatii a canopy supported b; pillars omameDted in the ricbeal 
Elizabethan style. Above the head of the figure is inscribed " justice." 
" s ' cOKSKBTATORis SEQALis COLLEon jnffnnE." c. A.D. 1560. — From an imprasion 
commmicated by the late Mr. Deuahar. 

1145. COURT OF JUSTICIAEY. 

The arms of Scotland. Above the alueld a crown of four points. 

"S' OFTtcnS D. M. B. EXPTB ADSTBAX;! AQ. DK FOBTH." — A.D. 1590.— JVcAw 

Charten. 



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BURGHS OF SCOTLAND. 
1 146. ABERDEEN. Plate XXIX. ^. 1. 

A fine large seal in excellent preservation. BeftutiMlj deeigned and execnted, re- 
preeenting the miracle of St Nicholas restoring to life ^e three murdered 
children of a converted prince or nobleman at Athens. The lower part of the 
seal is occupied with the front gate and walls of a castle, and the upper with a 
Gothic canopy. 
" BiQiLLCM couuNit DE ABEBDEif." On the outdde of the matrix of this seal, 
engraved in a drcle, is the following inscription — " >{■ tb zbb of obac 

U.CCCCXZX. JON TB TAMS WAS ALLDEKMAN," " AKD TEB SAL ttAJ}," the foor 

last words occupying the half of an inner circle. 

1U7. CooMTER Seal of tbe last. PlaU XXIX. fy. 2. 

On a shield a castle triple towered, within a double tressure flowered snd countn- 
flovrered. Supporters: two lions rampant, coah. On a scroll above the shield 
the motto, " BON accosd." The background ornamented with foliage. 

" siOiLLcu COHTIKB DE ABBSDEN." On the outside of this seal is the same in- 
scription as on the former. — The original braes matrices of these fine seals are in 
the possession of the Corporation of Aberdeen. 

1148. ABERDEEN. Sbal of Cattbes. 

Tbe armorial bearings of the burgh, three towers within a double tressure flowered 
and cQunter- flowered. 

" SI6ILLCU BECKETOU BUBOBNSIN VILLE ABIERDANTIS AD CAUSA8." (T) — Appended 

toon Inquisition taken leithin the Castle of Aberdeen. a.d. 1440. — Afarr Charters. 

1149. ARBROATH. 

This seal is executed in a very barbarous style. The design b the murder of 
St. Thomss k Becket, and evidently a copy of the beautiful Abbey seal No. 
979. — " BAMCTCS TB03." IS inscribed at the lower part of the design. 

" B ' coKUKiTATUS BTJBGi DE ABiBBBOTBOT." — The ori^nal matrix of this seal is 
in lead, in the possesuon of Mr. George Sim, Writer, Edinburgh, and certainly 
has the appearance of being old; but from the drcumstance that no jmpressioa 
or even fragment cf one has been yet found appended to any docnment, it 
may be doubted if it was ever really the seal of the burgh,— it locJcB more like 
the attempt ofeome die-cutter's ingeniouB apprentice. The very material of 
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1150. BBECHIN. 

A. npreseotation of the Trinity of a similar dengn to th&t represented on the seals 
of the Bishops of Brechin, No. 905, et ttqaen. In the lower part of the seal is 
a shield bearing three piles in point. 

" B ' COHUNS ciTTTATis DE BBXCHTN." — From the original brtat matrix m At ewUMfy 
of the Tovm-Clerk of Brechin. 

1151. C0LBOS- 

The church or chapel of Culros. Over the door is inscribed '■ s ' sxrvahcs," 

and within the doorway is a PresbTter or Priest. 
" sioiLLim couuims BrsQi de culbos." This seal is not probably earlier than the 

present centniy. — ComntumeaUd by Edward ColquAoun, Etq. 

1152. CDPAB IN FIFE. 

A fine large seal of a rich design. The arms of Scotland, the shield surrounded 
by aa elegant border of semi-drcles, tlie points terniinaUng in fleura-de-lis. 

"SianXDM GOUCKE BUBQI DE CUPBO." 

1158. ComrrEB Seal of ths last. 

Kchly designed. A representation of the Trinity as before, within a niche or re- 
cess highly ornamented. In the two ^de spaces, at the lower part of the seal, 
appear to be two figures creeping on their hands and knees. The impresMon 
is not quite perfect 
"eiGiLLUH COMDKE BDBOi [de] cnFRO." — DetocM Seal. — Alex. Macdonald, Esq., 
General Segiiter House. 

1154. DUMFRIES. 

St. Michael armed with sword and shield, standii^ upon the vanquished dragon. 

At the sides a crescent and a star, 
"s' coHUinTATis BDBOI DB DUHFBES." — Impeifect toox impTexmn found among 

some t^ papers « &e Tovm-ClerVs OJJlce. 

1155. DUNBLANE. 

A finely executed seaL A figure of St. Laurence on the dexter side, widi a clasped 
book in his right hand, and a gridiron in his left ; at the nniater a Bishop 
(St. Blanet) mitred and robed, his right hand raised, his left holding the 
crozier, both standing within a double niche or porch of a church. 

" 8 ' COMUKE BDBOI DDMBLANEN8I8." — Brosi motric, m excslUtU preservation, formerly 
m the CoUection of the late Sev. Dr. Jameson. 
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1156. EDINBUEGH. Plate XSIX. fig. 3- 

A caette tti^ towend, the gates thrown opeD. In eaoh of the towen4he head of 
a soldier. Foliage at the lower part and ridas of the seal, and above the 
towers a crescent and a mnllet. 

" StaiLLOH COHiniK BtlBGI DX i(]>INB]uSHG," , 

1167. CouKTEB Seal ofthe last. Plate TTxix . Jig. i. 

A full-length figure of St. G-iles standing within a Gothic porch in pontifical vest- 
ments, but without a mitre; in his right band be holds the crozier, and in his 
left a boob. (T) At each «de of the sunt is a short staff terminating in 
a fleor-de-Iis. Braucbes of foliage ornament the lower part and udes of design. 
" EGiDii 8INOMO CBEDATis [coBDB BEHNiJGNO." — Appended to BctigtM&m hy WiUian 
de Cochrane to So" Henry Douglaii Knighl, Lord of Longrtewton, of two iatementt 
m Loitgnewton. a.d, 1892. — Morton Charter!. 
1158. EDINBUEGH. 

A fine seal, the imptesnon is however rather imperfect. A castle upon a rock. 

The background ornamented with foliage. 
" biqilltth comomx btihoi db edtmbukqb." 
1 1.79. Counter Seal of the last. 

A rich design of St. Giles with bis favourite hart, holding a book in bis left band, 

standing withia a richly ornamented Gothic niche. 
" EoiDH BiNaNO CREDATie cosDE BENinOMo." — Appended to Reversion of tie Si^ie- 
riorilj/ ofLeWi. a.d. 1565.— C% ofEdmbtayh Charters. 
1 1 GO. EDINBURGH. Seal of CAusEa. 

A castle on a rock. In each of the two outer turrets b a female figure, holding a 
banner in the interior hand, and in the exterior a branch of foliage hanging 
over the battlements. 
" s ' COHKDia BimGt DB EDiMBDHC AD CACSAB." A.D. 1586. — The Very Rtv. 
Prindpai lAe. 
IISI. EDINBURGH, BURGH OF THE CANONGATE. 

A stag with the cross between bis antlers standing between a chapel on the dexter, 
and a group of trees on the sinister side of the seal. Above the bock of the 
stag la a soltire. 

" B' core BUSGI VICI CANONICOa MONASTEBII HAKCTE CBDC." — Tkis ttttorStillg MOi, 

probably tiie work of lAe fourteenth century, it from the ordinal brass matrix in the 
postession of Mr. Tmgnuai, Leith, and was found m a dram in the Citadd at L^h 
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1162. EDINBUBGH, BARONT OF PORTSBUHGH. 

A. cnriona deeign, no doubt intended to represent a view of the 'Baraay. The 
castle on a rock is at the dexter side, and extending from it to the siaister is 
a line of houses and a church. In the upper part of the seal it the snn, and 
abundance of birds flying towards and around the castle. 

" SlQILLim BUBOt DB SDINSDRaB BASOKI BD DB FOBTSBCSaB."— CommwutMlCerf bff 

Edward CotquAoun, Esq. (Probably not earlier than the last century.) 

1163. ELGIN. 

A figure of St. Giles holding an open book in his right hand, and a crozier in his 

left. " ST. eooidb" is inscribed above the dexter shoulder of the figare. 
*< 8 ' comuNK ciVTTATis DE HELQiH." — Conmtumcated fry O. Innea, Esq. 

1164. FORRES. 

A figure of St, Laurence crowned with the nimbas rayonn^ holding a book(t) in 
his right hand, and in his left a gridiron. In the tipper part of the Aeal on 
the dexter is a crescent, and on the sinister a star of six points. The back- 
ground filled up with foliage. 
« siGiLLUK coMUum BUBOi DE FOSRsa." A.D. 1 660. — ConmwMOled bg C. Ittfua, Esq. 

1165. GLASGOW. PlaU XXH. ^. 3. 

A front head of St. Kentigem mitred, between the bell, fish, and ring on the 

dexter, and a bird on a tree on the sinister side. 
"BiGiLLuic COHDME DB OLAOD." A.D. 1512. — Glo^ow Charters. 

1166. HADDINGTON. Sxai. of Causes. 

A goat standing. 

" siQiLLUu CADSABDH BDKOi BiiasM.''—A^t»ded to a Grant of the Freedom of the 
Toum ofHaddiagUm, dated 1720, m jhwcwkw of UeaL-CoUmd TuU. 

1167. INVERNESS. 

A fine seal, but unfortunately not in good preservaldon. The desigq is the 
Saviour on the cross. 

" SIGILLVK COMHTFIIE DE IKTEBITTS." 

1 168. CouirrEB Skal of the la«t. 

The Virgia sitting, holding a lily in her right hand, and the infant Jesus on her 

left. Abore on the dexter is a crescent, and a star on the sinister. 
« siatLLDU COHDME DE IHTEBNTS." A.D. 1439. — C. Inntt, Esq. 



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1169. EINLOS. 

A fine seal of an oval shape in excellent preBeiration, and the only instance jet 

met ffith of mnnidpal seals assiuning this shape. A fiiU-length flgore of the 

Vupn and in&nt Jesus standing beneath a canopy supported by spiral pillars. 

Od the plinth supporting tbem is the ornamented head of a crazier. 

"a' SBGAUTATIB Da KTMLOS." — Ih)m the ongmalbroes matrix m the Adoocata L3)rani. 

1170. LAUDEB. 

Bather rndeiy executed. A figure of Hie Vii^ and in^t Jesus sitting. 

" sioiLLnu comrGNZ Bimci dz laudeb." — Ajiptnded to a Grmt of&e Frtedom of 
Lauderto Sir SuAatd Newton of tAatUkfKnighL A.i>. 172S.--W. W. Sag New- 
ton of Newton, Eaq. 

1171. LEITH. 

This seal is muoh defined, it appears to have been a good design, perhaps intended 
to represent the harbonr of Leitb. At the dexter side of the seal is a casile 
with three towers, and at the sinister a vessel with three masts, suls fnried, 
riding on the waters. 

" siaiLLUH Bcooi DK KDiNBnaGH viLLE sm DE LETTH 150.." — Appended to Prtc^ 
ofcian constat Ij/ the Magistraia of JEdiabtir^h aa iSigxrhra of Leith, for infeft- 
ing Jean liOoe in an annval rent from a iaiemtntoflandin Ltiik, 9tA Jul^ 1606. 
— C. Baxter, Esq 

1172. UNUTHGOW, PRIVY SEAL OF. 

A small seal of a pretty decngn. An angel with wings expanded supporting a 

shield chained with a greyhoond in a stream of water chained to a tree. 
"8IO. SECBBn BDBOi MOfTBi DK unlbthkgl" — Tktoched Seal — Generai Segiater 

U73. LINLTTHGOW. 

Lai^er, and nearly the same design as the last, but not on a shield. 
" siGiLLCU COHUDNE BUBGi DE LDfUTHGOW." — Appended to Commiesim (glinting 
Lord Livingston Sepreseniative of the Burgh in the Convention of Estates. a.I>. 
1689. — Oeneral Register House. 

1 1 74. MONTROSE. Seai, op CAiisEa. 
A rose seeded and barbed. 

" 810. acBGl DE HUNTRoa AB CAUSAS." — From a wax Iw^easion communicated bi/ 
the Rev. J. 3. Hughes, M.A., Chaplain, H.E.I.C.S. 



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1175. NAIRN. 

A fnll-length figure of a Bishop in poBtiflcal vestments, with the crorier in his left 

hand, and apparently a book in his right. 
"siQiLL. coionjm de imtebmabm." a.d. 1479.— (7. Itmas, Etq. 

1176. NORTH BERWICK. 

A galley, the stuls ftirled, rowed by four men. The prow of the vessel is orna- 
roenled with a lion rampant, and the stem has a head with a coronet of five 
points. The stem is perhaps intended to represent a shield, parte per pale, 
two cresoents in base. In the water are seTeral small fiehes. The sun is 
casting his rays on the vessel from the einister side, and on a ribbon above is 
inscribed, " tictoelk gloru. kekces." 

" BiQiLLTn BURQi DE MOKTH BKBWiCK." — From tilt original brtus matrix in the aatodg 
of the Toum-Ckrkof North Berwict. Wai probabfy txectOed in the latter part of 
the reign of James VI., when Bimeprimleges were mnfemd on the Burgh. 

1177. PEEBLES. 

On a shieltl three salmon fesswise, connter naiant. Above the shield a helmet 
with mantlings, and the motto " contra nando mCRBHSirruH." 

" BioiLLUH couuNE BUBGi DB FEEBLE8 1682." — From the original silver matrix in 
the nalo(^ of the Town- Clerk of PeAkt. 

1178. RENFREW. 

A galley on the waters with sails furled, a cross crosslet fixed in the prow and 
stem. On the dexter side is a mullet of ten points, and a shield bearing 
Scotland; on the sinister mde is a crescent, and a shield bearing the fees 
cbeqa£ of the Stoarls. Tbe vbole is rather rudely ozeculed. 
"eiGllxuH couuNE DE RENFREW." — From the Original braet matrix, in good pre- 
tmvation, prohablg the loort of the fourteenth cenlun/, in the poeeeenon of AUati 
Bell, Esq., Abh<^s Hough, Falkirk. 

1179. ROTHESAY, BUTE. 

A castle, and below it a ship. Above the battlements a crescent and a mullet. 

" IJBERT08 DATUE VILLA DE ROTmBSA." 

1180. CouifTER Seal op the last. 

A shield charged with a fess chequ£. 

" PER BOBEBTDK STUART RxoEK sotxTOBU." A Gontinuadon of the inscription on 
the former seal. — Detached Seal. — John Mackinlttg, Etg.,H.M.C., Whitehavm. 



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1181. RUTHEBGLEN. 

This, M well u the ootinter seal, seems to have beeo a very fine seal, but on- 
fortnnatelj is in bad preserration. Hie deugn is a gallej with two men, one 
engaged in rowing, the otiier furling the sails. The tnacriptioa eeenis to be— 

" aiOILLim COSOIUVITATIS D£ KUaLBNIMBE.'' 

1182. Couinxs Seal of the last. 

The Virgin sitting with the infant Jesna, and at each side an angel waving the 
thurible. 

" 18 . . . THiA RATAKAM .... KB ... " AJ). 1493. — GenoxU BtgixUr 

Houst. 

1183. ST. ANDREWS. 

A fhU-length figure of a Bishop in pontifical Testments, his right hand beetowing 
the benedicliou, his left holding the crozier, his feet resting on a wyvem. At 
each ude is also a wyvem, and above tlie one on the dexter ude is a crown of 
three points. A border of fleurs-de-lis, having the appearaoce of the double 
tressure, snrrounds the design. 

" siouxcu couhume civitatib sakcti akdbee." 

1184. Counter Seai, of the iasi. 

A figure of St. Andrew extended on bis cross. At the udes branches of foliage. 
In the lower part of the seal within a circle ia a wild-boar paseanl in front of 
a tree, and inscribed around are the words " cuBeos [afbi.] beoaus," A 
border similar to the last surrounds the design. The inscription on this is 
much broken, but from what remains it has evidently been the same as on 
the Sanavr. 

From an InttrwMnt, daUdii&S, inposaessiim oftht Very Rto. FmcipallM. 

1186. ST. ANDREWS. Pritt Seai- 

A wild-boar passant, secured by a rope to a rugged staff. The background orna- 
mented with foliage. 

" 810ILLUII BECBETU CIVITATIB SAKCTI ANDREE AP08TI." — /Voffl At Or^Btol brotS 

matrix m the autods oftht Town-Clerk of St. Andrttot. 

1186. ST. ANDREWS. Seal of Cadses. 

A saltire surmounted with a wild-boar in front of a ti«e. The backgrooud flUed 

np with foliage. 
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1187. SELKmE. 

A well executed decagn, bat the impregaion is a little injured. The Virgin and 
in&nt Jeens sitting on a uured stone seat. Two trees in the background, and 
at the feet of the VirgiD a shield bearing the arms of Scotland. 

" BionxDH COHCNX DE 8ELEUBKB." — Appended to /ncfenfure between the Abb^ of 
Melrve and John Brydengon and Thimuu Sofniison, " Sutoret " ofSdJari, relating 
to a tenement m SeOdrh. a.d. 1426— Jforton CharUrs. 

1188. STIRLING. 

A. fine large seal In excellent preservation, and of a remarkable design. A bridge 
of seven arches ; firom the centre one risee a large cross with the Saviour ex. 
tended. Above on the dexter a star, and on the nnister a crescent. On the 
dexter nde of the ctchb are three soldiers armed with bows and arrows, the 
foremost one discharging his arrow towards three soldiers on the rinisler side 
of the cross, who are armed with spears, the foremost one in the act of 
charging. 

" Hic utMis BRtJin econ stamt hic oedce tuti." 

1189. COCNTER SkAL OF THE LA9I. 

The front of a castle, at each side are branches of foliage, and scattered round the 

top and sides are five stars and two roses. 
" CONTDrei HOC IN BE NiHCS ETCASTBUH BTKiVKLmflB." — T)te otigmtd matrix oftliia 

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1190. DUNFERMLINE. 

This and the counter seal following, are fine and interestiiig specimens, in most 
excellent preserration. The dedgn of this one is an elegant iiill-Iength 6gure 
of Saint Margaret, with an open crown of three points. In her right hand 
she holds a dceptre, and a book in her left. At the dexter side is a shield 
bearing the arms of Scotland, and at the sinister another chained with 
a cross flenry between five martlets, being the paternal arms of the Queen. 
The background is elegantly ornamented with foliage. 

" S COKFFE BEQAUTATIS BE DITIIPEBIITLTH." 



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1191. CorKTER SeAI. OF THE lABI. 

Merely conbuning the artuB of Scotland. Foliage Burronnda the shield. 
"BOBEBTca SSI ORACiA SEX BCOTDBiTH."— 2^ Original brou matricea of both Vuae 

_fine stall are m the Advocates lAbran/, Edinburgh, and ware probeAfy executed 

about 1312 or 1S20. 

1192. nfVERKElTUING. 

A smaller seal, veiy well executed. Hie arms of Scotland. 

" B ' OOKETE TILLS DE INTBBXEDIN.'' — Or^mot brou fflotnE at InotHoi&ing, — Com- 
mwucaied by Tkomaa Thornton, Etq. 

1193. INVERNESS AND CEOMABTT. 

The arms of Scotland. Foliage aairounding the shield. 

" 8 ' COKETK DB nrviains BT DB CKOMBATHi." — From the original brass foalrix in iJie 
Advocates Library, Edinburgh. 

1194. MELBOS. 

A \erj handsome seal, well executed. The arms of Scotland. The shield sur- 
rounded frith foliage. 

"s' COKBTK sEOALiiATis RAMCTE HABiE DE iiBLROS." — /Voitt the Original bross 
matrix in tAe Advocates IMrarg, Edinburgh. 

1195. NEWHAVEN. 

A demi-figure of the Viigin and infant Jesns soiToanded by a flamboyant aureole. 

Id the lower part of the seal is a shield with the royal anua. Rudely execnled. 
" 8 ' BOBEBT BAJXLi DE FOBT DE GBACiE.'' — Amended to Charter by Robert 

Lalit, principal Bailie of our La^s Port <^ Orace alias Neuihaven, to James 

Touris, son of Sir Alexander Touria of Inverlath, Knight, of six acres of land at 

Newhttven. a.D. 1620. — C. Baxter, Etq. 

1196. ST. ANDREWS. 

A figure of St. Andrew extended on his cross. In the lower part of the seal is 
a shield with the aims of Scotland ; above the shield a crown. The back- 
gronnd ornamented with foliage. 

"sieiLLUM coKETK civnAns bamcti akskib 1566." — JVom the original braa 
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APPENDIX 

CONTAimfG SEALS WHICH HAVE BEEN OBTAISED WHILE THE 

PRECEDING PAGES WERE IN PROGRESS 

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11»7. ERMENGARD. Qdbbm op William th« Liok. 

Merely a fragment ; the lower half of what has been a flne seal of an oval shape, 

with a well executed design of a fulMength figure of the Qaeen in a richly 

embroidered robe, holding in her right band a flowered sceptre. 
Appended to a Chtxrttr of Confirmation hy the (^tem of Ae Church ofKeOena m For- 

ftr, to the Hospital of St. Eduiai-d, South Berwick, c. a.d. 1220. — Tmeeddale 

Charter!. 

1198. MART, PRIVT SEAL OF QUEEN. 

The arms of Scotland. Above the shield a crown of nine points. Supporters : 
two HoQS rampant, gardant, cou£, surmounted with a salUre on the haunches ; 
behind each supporter is a thidtle head. On the dexter aide of the crown is a 
mascle and an annulet, and on the sinister an annulet only. The inscription 
is on a scroll surrounding the design. 

" sioiLLCH SECBKTDH HARiE DEI Qs/L. KEGiHE BCOTOKtw." — Appendedto a discharge 
of the non-entry duet of all lands belffnging to John Hay, eon and heir of umqnhUe 
John, Aird Lord H^ of Tester. 19th Jvty IHS—Tweeddale Charters. 

1199. BORTHWICK, WILUAH. TatBo Lord. 

Three cinqnefoils, and a label of as many points. 

" 9 ' DNi. wiLLHi DE BOBiHWiCE." — Appended to a Setour if John Say, afierwards 
fret Lord Bt^ of Tesler, at son and heir of the late Sir David Bay, in Lands m Tweed- 
dale, and in the ojke of Sher^ofPeebUa. l&th October U7S.~TioeeddaUCharteTt. 

1200. BOTHWELL, ADAM, CiJfOM of Glasoow. Astsbwabds Bisbof of Okkmet, 

AMD COMUEMDATOR OF HoLYROOD. 

On a chevron between three trefoils elipt, a mullet. A slight omsment of foliage 

at the sides and top of the shield. 
" 8 ' M. ADAHi BorTHVEL." A.D. lH&l.—Aleoxmder Afore, Esq-, Qinmter'e MiUe. 



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1201. BOYD, ROBERT, Fihst Lord. 

Rather de&ced. Coucbe. A fesa cbequ6. Crest on a helmet with maatlings, a 
dexter hand with the two last flngem turned down issuing &om a coronet of 
three points. Supporters : two sqairreb. 

" siOiLLnn ROBEBTi BOYD DE KU-HABNO." — Appended to a Prvotpt of Seisin fir i»- 
fefting Sir David Hay of Yater, Knight, m the fourthpart of the lands of the 
Baronies of Tester, ^^ in excambion for the Latuh of Teling in Forfar. \(itA 
January 1451. — Tweeddale Charters. 

1202. BROUU, DAVID, of CnMBntcoLBTOEK. 

A lion nunpant. Tlie shield surrounded hy pointed tracery. 

" siGiLLUH DATiD KBOTTN." — Appended to Cognition of certain parts of Yeeter, be- 
longing to John de Leys, by Nigel Cunningham, Lord of Teeter, with content of 
Janet Gifford his spouse, daughter of the late John Clifford, Lord of TtfOer. 16(ii 
Mardi li7i.— Tweeddale Charters. 

1203. BRUCE, ROBERT. 

Merely a fragment of a fine seal. Asaltire, and on a chief a lion passant, gardant, 

1204. CouKTER Seal of the last. 

A privy seal, smaller. The same charges aa in the last. 
" SECRBTDM R{OBEB}n DE BfRUs]." — Af^pended to a Charier by Robert de Brua, of the 
Lands of Cnocuieran, tmmitefy bounded, in eaxhange for Kiitemund and a half plough 
in Moffeth, to aperson whose Christum name is Roger, and the conclusion of his sur- 
name . . rupm. This beautiful Charter is without date, and the witnesses do 
not enable us to fix its period with precision. From the hand-writing it must 
be as old as the latter half of the twelfth century. — Communicated by Will^m 
Fraser, Esq., E^nburgh, 

1205. BRUCE, EDWARD, Commendator of EniLose. Ahcbstor of the First 

Earl of Elgin. 
A saltire and chief; a label of three points. Foliage at the top and sides of the 
shield. 

" S ' HRt. EDWARD BRUCE." A.D. 1593. — D, Lwig, Esq, 

1206. BUCHANAN, GEORGE, of that Ilk. 

Very much defaced, the charge on the shield however is quite distinguishable. 



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Concha. Three boara' (bearaT) heads and nacka eraaed. The creat, which ia 
loat, waa on a helmet with mantlinga. loscriptioD illegible. 
Appatded t» a Charter of Confirmaiion by George Bvchanaa of that Ilk, to Edward 
Bvchanan, of tile Temple Lrmdg of SpitlcU, jv. A.D. 1657.—/. BwAaaan 
Hamilton, Esq., ifLeng attdBardowU. 

1207. BUCHANAN, JOHN. 

A chevron between three boars' (bearsT) heads and necka erased contourne. 

" s ' JOAHHiB BCGHANAK." — Aj^itnded to " RtverBum ofQuyttis." a-d. 158.5.— /Wrfem. 

1208. BUCHANAN, MARGARET. Wife op the abovk John BccaASAS. 

The same aa in the last. 

'■ s ' HAKOASETB BUCHAHAN." — Appended to the same Instrument as the lasL 

1209. CAMPBELL, ARCHIBALD, Fifth Earl op Aeqti-b. 

Very much iujared. Quarterly; first and fourth, Campbell ; second and third, 
Lora. Supporters : two lions rampant, gardant, cou^. Creat on a full-faced 
helmet with manllings, abo?e a coronet, a boar'a head. 
"8' ABCHiBALDi coums AROADiE ET DO. LOBN." — Appended to a "Discharge of 
Hospitalities by the Earl to John Campbell, Burgess of Glasgow, ton of Sir John 
Campbell ofLvndy, Knight a.d. I56S. — David Latng, Etg, 

1210. COCKBUEN, MARGARET. Wipe of William Hay of Tallo. 

Three cocks ; in the less point a mullet. 

"s' HAB[(iAB]ETA cOKBOBM." — Amended to Reversion by William Hay of Tallo, 

and Margaret Cockbum his spouse, to Jo/m Lord Hay of Tester, of the $ix ku^>and 

lands ofBarow. a.d. IftH.—Tweeddtde Charters. 

1211. CORBET, JOHN, OF Haedgray. 

Couch^. A saltire, and on a chief three corbeaux. Crest on a helmet, a corbean. 
The background ornamented with foliage. 
" 8' JEOiB COKPET DHL DE HABDGRA." — Aj^ended lo Procurotory of Resignation by 
John Corbet of the Lands ofLymekylUs in Dumfries. aj». 1452. — Communicated 
by W. Fraser, Esq., Edinburgh. 

1212. CRICHTON, WHJJAM, FIRST LORD. 

Quarterly ; firat and fourth, a lion rampant, for Crichtoa ; second and third, a 
saltire and chief, for Boyes. (f) The inscription ia much injured, it seems 
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"B'fnLLBLMiDMi.DK cKBGHTuw." — Appended lo a Charter if WiiXam Lord OricA- 
tonto OSbertde Cony, natural ton ofJametde Corri, of the Laadt ofCordmffand 
Ihda&ank, Dumfriee. A.D. 1449. — Chmmtmioated hf W. Frtuer, Eiq., Et&»biai^. 

2118. CUHEN', JOHN, Sok of Ai:kxaiii>sb Cdiiik, Eau, of Bdckax. 

Time garbs, and a label of aa man; points. 

*' B ' JOHie comN FiL. COIL DE BUCHAN." c. A.D. 1806. — From the origmal &n>t9 
foatra m excdient praenaHon m poatesnon of Sir WiUiam Gordon Cunming Gor- 
don of AUyrt aadOordoiutoH, Bart 

13U. CUNNINGHAM, NIGEL, Lord of Ymgsxa ih bight of bib wife Jaket 

GtrroBD. Plate XXVIII. fi/. 7, 
A bend cbequi cotticad with flenn-de-Iia. In the sinister chief point s mullet. 

ThD shield BDiTonnded with tracery. 
"s' KKiQKLU DB coKioaAX." — Appended to the eame InOrvmentat No. 1203. AJ>. 

\ZH.—Tv>eeddcUe Charters. 

1215. CUNNINGHAM, SIR WILLIAM, of Kiuunas, Kkiqht. 

CoDch^. A shakefork. Crest on a helmet, a unicorn sqant Supporterg : two 
lions eqant, gardant, con^. The background omamented witli foliage. 

t( B ' ynTBTT.m DE cOHrNQHAME." — Aj^ended to a Charter by Sir Bobert Logan <f 
Eettcdrig to the Burgh of Edinburgh, gran&tg lA« priviUge of removing eandjbr 
tnalaag a Bridge aerou the Water ofLeA, and the power of making Soade through 
any part of hit LanJa eecept Au araUt lande and meadowi. a.d. 1898. — City of 
Edinburgh Chartert. 

1216. DOUGLAS, JAMES, Scm of John, Second Eabl of Mobton. 

A fess, in chief two mullets. 

" a ' JACOBi itovsi-iA."— Appended to a Cliarter by James Douglas to Constantia IngUe 

of the LandM of Wintermere, ^., m Vie Barony of Byggar. a.i>. 1&04. — 

iJ. Laing,Etq, 

1217. FLEMING, MALCOLM, Lobd of Byogab, 

A cbevTon within a double treesure flowered and counter- flowered. The shield 
aurrounded by pointed tracerjr. 

" s ' HAOOUD flemino." — Appended to a Charter by Malcobn Fleming, Lord of 
Byggar, to WiiU'am Earl of Douglas, of all his Lands ofKidston, in the Sheriffdom 
of Bervick, for the sunt of six hvnA'td pounds, at the CastU of Douglas, Bth Septem- 
ber lS72.-^Murray of Cringleti^s Charters. 



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1218. FOBBES, WALTEB, Pbotost of the Coixeoiatk Chubch or St. Giles, 

ECTKBUBOH. 

Rodel; execDt«d. Hiree bears' heads mozzled and erased. 

'* a ' K&QEB WTLiH FOBBs." — Appended to the tame Imtrumeat at No. 1019. A.D. 
1496.— C% of Ei^nhmgh Charten. 

12 19. FOBEST, ALEXANDEB, Fhovobt or Fodus, Ava Bectob or Loor— Hoxtbosb. 

A saltire coaped, cantoned with four roeea. 

" a ' H. ALExi. roBB9r B. DB LOOTMOTKoa AC FBEPOlxi t>E fovvl"— Appended to 
" Arte Cot^rmatiim off CharUmre ofAe Landia of MotMand off Mtbrot, m Zttter 
Tome, doited the Mlh of JvOk, the teir of Qod 1555"— Tteeeddale CharUn. 

1220. FOTHEBINGHAM, SIB HUGH, KmaHx. PtoeXXVm.;^. 6. 

Banyofsix and ermine. The shield enrrounded with traceiy. 

" a ' HDo[oNiB UB F(yiHBR]tMeAT MILITI8." — Appmded to a Charter bg Hugh Fothm- 
mgay of the Landt of Babuxh m Telj/ng to John G^ord, m exomibioH fir Uch- 
tervoman and Lamrerulon. c. a.d. 1370. — TweeAlale Charten, 

1221. GBAHAM, SIB JOHN, or K&ckesswtk, Kkiqht. 

A saltire, and on a chief three escallop shells. The inscription aeems to be — 
" S ' JOHis DE ORAHAH DE MAOKxaswTH." — Appended to a Charter by John Qraham 
to Soger KirkpfOrick, Lord i^Tor&oraid, of an amvual rent of forty thillmgi from 
a tene/nent m Annandale. a.d. lS55.-~Comnumicated by WiWam Fraier, Eiq., 
Edinburgh. 

1222. HAMILTON, JAMES, or Basdowik. 

Bather injured. A chevron sarmoQDted with a bear's head erased, between three 

nnquefoilfl pierced. 
" a' JACOBi RAiOLTOCMB DE BABD." — Appended lo ProcuTotort/ of Bes^nation. A.n. 

1595- — /. Buchanan BaauUon, Etq,, ofLenyand Bardowie. 

1223. HAT, SIB WILLIAM, of Tallo, Knight. Plate XXVIIL;Sp. 10. 

A rudely executed seaL Quartorlj' ; first and fourth, ermine, three bars, for 
GifTord } second and third, four cioquefoils, for Fraser. On a surtout, three 
escutcheons, the pateroal anas of Hay. 

" 8 ' WIOU HAT." — Appended to an Indention between John Hay of Oliver Cattle and 
Sir WiOiam Hay of Tallo, Knight, regarding the delivery of the Cattie of Morhan, 
and three acret of Land pertaining to ^ ^ Sir William Hay to John Hiy. 
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1224. HAY, THOMAS. PlauXXVUl. Jig. 11. 

In base three cbarges reaembling the lower halves of pales, vMch are no doubt in- 
tended for the escutcheons of Hay ; in the honoar point a mullet of ux pmnts. 

" a' TBOHU aA."~~Ajq)ended to C/iarter bg Thomas Bay of th« atmuai rent of four 
merkt from lands m Newton, to John, Jirgt Lord Hm/ of Yteter. a.d. 1508. — 
TweeddaU Chartert. 

1225. HAT, JOHN, Second Lobd Hat of Yb8TSB ; who was alaJn at Flodden, a.d. 

1613. Ptert XXVIIL Jig. 2. 
Concha. Quarterly; first and fourth, Fraser; second and third, Gifibrd. On a 
surtoat, three escutcheons for Hay. Crest on a helmet witb mantlings, a goat's 
bead couped, 
" SIOILLUM JOHAinns HATE." — Appends to Charier by John Lord Hay ofYeiter,ofa 
crpfi of Land caiUd Pijipyr Croft, in the Gifordgate, to John Wcui, Bwgas 
<if Haddington, l^F^miary Ili09.—Tv!€tddaie Charters. 

1226. HAT, WltLIAM, ofTallo. 

Quarterly ; first and fourth, Fraser ; second and third, Gifibrd. On a sttrtout. 
Hay, as before, with a mullet in the fess point for difference. 

"8' TiLELMl HArE." — Appended to the same Inetrwneni as No, 1210. a.d. 1518.— 
Tuxeddale Charters. 

1227. HAT, THOMAS, Photobt of Boihans. 

Yery rudely executed. Quarterly; Gifibrd and Fraser. On a surtout. Hay. 

" S ' H- TBOHK HAT," — Appended to Reversion bj/ Thomas Hat/ to his brother-german, 

John Lord S(y of Teeter, of certain husband lands m tht Barony of Tester. 

AJ>. \hii.—Twieeddaie Charters. 

1228. HAT, JOHN, Foobth Lobd Hat of TEarKK. PlaU XXTIH. fg. 5. 

Partly broken, but has evidently been a fine seal. Couch^. Quarterly ; first and 
fourth, Gifibrd ; second and third, Fraser. On a surtout the paternal coat of 
Hay. Crest on a fuU-taced helmet, a goat's head erased. Supporters : two 
savages, each holding in his exterior hand a yoke. 

"S' Jo[HAimM DOHMJDfl DB [TBbJtAB Q UABTC."— J/i/MIKfed tO PrOCWOtOry ftjr 

WUiiam Hay, son and heir of ttmquhiU John, fourth Lord Hag of Teeter, with 
consent of James Earl of Morton and others, his curators, nominating Mr, Thomas 
Hay, Provost of the Bothans, and Mr. Edmond Hay, his Procurators, for obtaining 
a Brieve of Inquest from the Sheriff of Edinburgh for retouring him heir to his 
father in all the Lands, ^., within the said Sheriffdotn. 31st March 1556. — 
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1229. HAT, ELIZABETH. 

Three eBcntcheons ; in the fesa point a muQeL 

•■ a ' EUZABTH HAT." — Appended to Seoemum bg EiuabtA Ht^, ti^er of wmgviule 
John,fowth Lord Hmi of Fester, of the (mmutd rtni oftkirtg merktfrom the Lande 
of OtmmiUton, in the Barony of Tester. 31»t Janvary 1557. — I^Meddale Charten. 

1230. HAT, WILLIAM, Fifth Lord Hat op Yesteb. One of the BaronB who 

snbBcribed the Bond in defence of Queen Mary at Hamilton, 8th May 1566. 

Plate XXVm. fg. 8. 
A fine large seal, slightly ipjared ; in the pUte it is reetored. Qaorterly ; first and 

fourth, FroBer ; second and third, Giffbrdj (doubtless meant for ermine three 

bars, bat by a mistake of the seal-engraver it is bony of six ermine and .) 

Foliage at the top and sides of the shield. 
" TTLHA3SR LOBD ha[t of] zixstkb." — Appended to Charter h/ Wmiam Lord Hay of 

Te»ter,ofihehnd»ofn(^^>mo,in ike Barmy of Lyne, m the Sheriffdom of Peebles, 

to Margaret Ker his vnfi in lifereat. M DeceuAer Ib&i.—Tvieeddaie CharterK. 

12S1. HEPBUBN, JAHES, Eakl of Bothwbll. Gbkat Adhirai. of Scotland. 

AlTEBVTAKDS DuKE OF A1.BAKT, AND HcSBABD OF QdXZK MaBT. 

Quarterly ; first and fonrth, a bend, for De Vanz ; second and third, on a chevron 
arose between two lions rampant respecting, for Hepburn. "Hie shield sar- 
monnts an anchor indicative of the office of Admiral. Crest on a helmet with 
mantlinga, a horse's head bridled iasoing from a coronet of five points. Sup> 
porters ; two lions nunpant. Motto on a ribbon above the helmet, " Kur 
TBT8T," the latter word expressed in monogram. 

" BIOlLLinl JAOOBI courts DE BOFTHVILX DDL BAU8 ADUISAI-'' — Appended Iff 

Charter bg the Earl of the whole Earldom ofBoAweU, and Lordih^ of Hoiks, in 
faoour of WUHam H^Aunt. 25th March 1558.— JTeio HaiUa Charters. 

1232. HDNTINGDON, DAVID, EABL OF. The same Pebbok ab No. 443. 

Much injured. Ad armed knight on horseback, a drawn sword in hia right band, 
and on his left arm a shield with the bos in the centre, and a bordure or an 
orle sarronnding. The inscription is mach injured, but has evidently been — 
" 8IOILLIIM DAVID COHTIIB BXyimsSDOif."— Appended to Charttr of the Lands of 
Fintrt to Hugh Gifford. c. a.d. \\m.-—Tweeddrd» Charters. 

1283. HUNTINODON, JOHN, EARL OF. Son op ise fbecediko. 

Much broken, but has been' a fine seal, with the design of an armed knight on 
horseback at full ^»eed. 

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12S4. ComiTEB Seal or THE I.A0I. 
Three piles in point. 

" eiQUxmi BBCBBH." — Af^ended to Charier hy the Earl to Normcn LttUe of xme 
bmdt m Fife. a.d. 1224.— £otAw CharUra. 

1286. INNES, ROBERT, ofInnes. 

Quarterly ; first and fourth, three mullets, for Lines ; second and third, three boars' 

heads and necks couped, for Aberkerdor. 
<> 8IQIIXTIU DOKiBi BOBEBTi DINX8 Dx EoDEU." — From Vu original copp^ nuOrix, in 
exceilmi preservation, probabli/ Hit work of Ae latter part of t/u tixteen& eenturg, m 
Ihepomeaion of Hit Qrace Ae Duke of Soxinirghe, 

12S6. INNES, ROBERT, of Imkxb. 

Quarterly ; first and foorth, Aberkerdor ; second and third, Innes as in the last. 
At the sides of the shield the initialB R. L, and above it a rude representation 
of a helmet vith mantUngs. 
" a ' BOBEBTi nrasB de eodku." — From the original brasi matrix, probably executed in 
Ae beginning of the seventeenth century, m the poaeesiion of His Qrace the Duke of 
Boxburghe. 

1237. MORHAM, ADAM DE. Plate XXVni. Jig. 3. 

Three bars, in the dexter chief point a cioquefoU. 

" aaiLL. ADE DE UOBHAH." — Appoidtd to a Charter by Adam de Morham to Sir 

Hvgh Giford, of a trad of woodland adjacent to the Cattle of JesirilA (Tester) 

to form a park. c. a.d. 1250.—Tweeddale Charters. 

1238. MURRAY, CUTHBERT, of Cokpool. 

Three mullets within a double tresenre fiowered and counter-flowered. 

" 8 ' [CDTHBSBTl] ITOBBAT DDI DE COEPODLL."— ^^J^WXfetf tO a FreC^ of Soon 

of the Lands of CohUumgairwode in Dumfries. A.d. 1477. — Communicated by 
William Fraaer, Eeq , Edinburgh. 

1239. PRINGLE, DAVID. 

On a bend engrtuled three escallop shells. 

"8' DATiD DE HOPFtBraQjuxE." — Appended to Charter by David de ffy^tryngil 
of At fourth part of the Lands of Blaumce, m Ae constabulary of Haddington, 
loAUdaH<y,reUctofSir WiUiam Bay of Tester, ^dA March mb.—TKeeddale 
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1240. ROBERT, Son of Huoh. Plate XXVUI. Jig. 4. 

A bar (feaa t) between a mullet of six points, inter two roBee in cfaie^ and tiiree 
dnquefbils in base. 

" 8 ' bobebu r. HuooNia." — Attended to Charter by Robert, mm of Hugh, Lord of 
Donavane, (?) of the kmdt of Qourlm/slmd, mi the Barony of Dwtcanlaw, to Sir 
Thomaa Hay of Locherwood, Knight, c. A.d. 1870. — TweeddaU Chartert. 

1241. STUART, ALAK, of Ocbiltbeb. 

Coiich& A fbsa cheque surmounted with a bend, charged with three buckles. 

Crest on a helmet, a horse's head issuing from a coronet. Supporters : two 

lions sejant, gardaut, cou6, 
" s ' ALANi SENXSOALLi." — Appended to OUigrOion by Alatt Stuart of Ochiltree, and 

ha eon John to Sir Henry Douglru, Knight, regarding the Lands of Longniddry. 

A.i>. 1377. — MorUm Charters. 

1242. STUART, JOHN, Son of thk abovz Alas. 

This is a One seal in excellent preservation. The design is precisely the same as 
that on his father's seal, with the addition of a label of three points as a 
difference. 

" BIGIU.UH JOHANKiB BBNEBOALLi." — Aj^pendtd to the tome Instrtiment a$ the last 

1248. STUART, JOHN, Fifth EAEt op Athoix. 

Apparently has been a fine seal, but now much defaced. Coueh^. Quarterly ; 
first and fourth, paley of six, for Atholl ; second and third, a fees cheqn^ for 
Stuart. Crest on a helmet, a demi-figure of a lady vested, holding a sword in 
her right hand, and in her left a saltdre. Supporters : two savages. 

" s' JOHis courns athoue et Dm. db bawtani.'* — Appended to Charter by the 
Earl, and Lady Mary Suihven his ^Muee, to John Reid of Straioch. AJ). 1567. 
— D, Laing, Esq. 

1244. STUART, FRANCIS, Earl of Botbwsll. 

Vary rudely executed. Quarterly ; first and fourth, a bend ; second and third, on 

a chevron a rose between two lions counter passant. On a surtout, a lion 

counter rampant, within a double tressure flowered and counter'fiowered. 

The shield sunnountdng an anchor, and at the sides the letters F. S. 
"s' francisci corns de bothvxl." c. a.d. 1590. — Beached Seal m the Museum 

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1245. TWEEDIE, JOHN, or Dbukblzibb. 

Concha. A Mldra conped. On a fees a mullet Great on a Aill-faced helmet 

with mantlings, a wolfs (T) head, 
"s' JOBAMNiS TDBDB." — Appended to Charter bg John Tweedit of the Laade of 

Water DnmuUier to James Tweedie, his ton and heir, ami EUtabeth Hc^ his udfi. 

A.D. 1511. — TvxeddaU Charters. 

1246. VAUX, SIB WILLIAM DE, Knioht. 

Ermiue, a beDd. 

" 8[iaiLLUii] WILLI DE WAPB." — Appended to Charter iy Sir WHUam de Vaux of 

two hovates of land in SfiddUlon to Donald, son of Duncan, c. a.d. 1240. — 

TweeddaU Charters. 

1247. WALTERSTON, ROBERT, Psovost or the Collkoiate Church of St. 

CnTHBEBTS OF THE BoTHAHS. 

A lion stalant ; in chief a crescent between two mallets. A scroll ornament at 
the top and udes of the shield. 

" 8 ' u. BOBE&n TALT8[0K pbp]ti DE BOTHUTS." — Appended to a Tack bg Bobert 
Waiterston of an acre of land at Haddingion to John Oelgud, and Agnes Congelton 
his mother, a.d, 1537. — Alex. More, Esq., Gimma^s Mills. 

1248. TESTRED, (YESTEB,) THOMAS DE. Flats XXVm. fg. 1. 

Not on a shield, a fleur-de-lis. 

" aiGiLL [thohb de TEJstbed." — Appended to Charter by " Thomaa de Testred," son of 
SatMjA, of a oarwate of land m Berwaldsbm, and fourteen merits, to WiUiam 
Qifford, in exca^nonfor the Lands of Nethergester, "cum omnibus nativia homini- 
bui ^usdem," — <Aoui the close of &e 12th century. — Twteddaie Charters. 



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GENERAL IHDEX. 



Abboh AKV MoHUKftiM, Soalc of, I7I-S06. 
Aberdeen, Kihopa of, liS. 

Di^t^in. 

Cb«pteri*171, 172. 

King's Collage, 172. 

Common Seil of, 208. 

Abanieth;, CoUsge of, 173. 
AbntMm, Biihop of DooliUae, ISO. 
Adun, Abbot of HolTMod, 187. 
Aleunder, Biiliop of Boo, 161. 
Arbroath, Uonaster; o^ 178. 

Abbot of, 173. 

Common Seal of, S08. 

Argjple, Bufaopa of, 16 B. 

Balfodb, Johh, Bohop of Brechin, 1£S. 

Balmerino, SL iUift and 8t Edwkvd'i, 174. 

Buonial Seals, 21-143, 219. 

BfUenden, Adam, Biahop of Aberdeen, IfiS. 

Berkeley, Tbomai, 208. 

BerwiA, Trini^ Friara tO, 174. 

BetoD, Jamei, Biibop of St. Andiewa, 149. 

Jamea, Biab^ of QIm^w, 167. 

Cktdinal, 149, ISO. 

Blaoader, Robert, Bubop of Ghagow, 1C7. 

—^ Robert ConuMiiclator rf Coldlngfaam, 177. 

Bendington, William, Bidiop of GUigow, 194. 

Boolden, Biehard de, 206. 

Boyd, Jams*, BUiop of Gtaagow, 168. 

Brecfain, Biahopa of, 1A8. 

Chapter o^ 174. 



Brechin, Offldal o^ 174, 17G. 

Seal of, 209. 

> of Uoray, 1 65. 

lap of Mom;, l&S. 
BoTglv, Conunon Seala o^ 207-215. 

CuiBNm, Chapter o^ 17fi. 
— _ Cwum 0^ 171. 
CambnikMuietb, Uonatfet; of, 176. 

Abbota 0^ 17S. 

Campbell, Alexander, Bishop of Brediin, lfi9. 

Donald, Abbot of Coapar, 1 77. 

Cainoth, John, Bishop of Brechin, 1£8. 
C^jTick, John, Chanoellor of Glaagow, 184. 
Chein or Cheyne, Henr}', Kabop of Aberdeen, 153. 
Cokele Seala, 311, 316. 
Coldingham, Honastery of, 176. 

Commendator of, 177. 

ColqnhoQD, Robert, Blahop id Argylci 169. 
Coupar, Abbota at, 177. 

Oiaplero^ 177- 

Uonaaleiy of, 178. 

Orambetb, Matthew, Biihi^ of Donkeld, 153. 
Crlohton, Robert, Blahop oT Dooksld, 151 
Cnlroa, Monastery <rf, 177. 

Common SmI of, 209. 

CoFar-in-Fife, Common Seal of, 30S. 

Dua, Abbot of, 176. 

Dominkans or Friare Preachers, !S3, 196, 189, 194, 
197,300,205. 



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Dooglia, Jdn, BUiop of fit ijidnwi, IGl. 
Dnmiiiiaiid, Jtmrn, Bisbop of Bretida, 160. 
DT7biii^, Abbot* of, 178, 179. 
Dum&iea, Commoii Stml of, 209. 
DunbAT, Chapter of, 1 7 9. 

QKTin, Kahop of Aberdaao, I5i. 

GftTin,Biahopof QUigow, 167. 

DmUaDo, Buhop* of, 160. 
__ Coomian Seal of, 209. 
DnndTCDiMii, Abbot of, 179. 
Daiif>rmliD«^ Abbots of, ISO, 181. 

Chapter (d; 179. 

CcAeteS«lo^21fi. 

Dnnkeld, Kdiops of, 1£2. 
—^Chapter of, ISI. 
Dnrie, George, Abbot of Danftnnliiie, IBl. 
Andrew, Abbot of Melrot, I9i. 

EccLitURiUL Suu, 143-206. 
Edinburgh, Chapter of Si Gika, 1 82. 

Trinitf College, 183. 

Demioiouu of, 182. 

Common Seal af,21U, 211. 

Elgin, Common Seal of, 211. 

ElphioBtoa, William, Kahop of Aberdeen, I Si. 

Bnldne, William, Biahop of Glaigow, 1 68. 

Futtvowi, AxDtMW, Biahop of Glaagow, 168, 

Flortoee, Biahop of Glu^w, 16S. 

Forawu, Andrew, Bishop of St. Andrews, 148, 149. 

■ Andmw, Biahop of Horaj, liT. 

Fonee, Common Seal id, 211. 

Fnaer, William, Kihop of St Andrews, 144, 143. 

— John, Biahop of Roaa, 162. 

Oi>mjN^ Biahop of St. Aodrewa, 144. 
Gamer;, John, Canon of CaitbneiMS 17S. 
Gibson, Williun, Dean of Reatabig, 198. 
OUdatanee, George Biahop of St Andrew*, 161. 
Gbuf[ow, Biahopa of, I6S. 

Chapter of, 1 3S, 184. 

Archdeanof, 1S4. 

OuuMwDonof, 184. 

Official of, IBfi. 

Common Seal of, 211. 



Glenlaoe, Monaaleiy of, 185. 
Gordon, William, Biahop of AbsTdeen, 1£5. 
Gnbam, ratrick, Bishop of St Andrews, 147. 
Great Seala and Roj'al Signets, 1-20, 219. 
Greenlaw, Gilbert, Biahop of Aberdeen, 154. 

HioDiNontn, Joan, Prior of St Andrewi^ IS9. 

— St Mary's, 185. 
8nlofCanKS0f,211. 

Hamilton, John, Biahop of St Andrews, ISO, 151. 

Heniy, Abbot of Deer, 1 7a 

Hepburn, James, Bisbop of TSxaaj, 157. 

Patrick, Biahop i^ Moraf, 157. 

John, Biahop of Brechin, 1 69. 

John, Friar of St Andrews, 1 99. 

Home, Andrew, Commendator of Jedburgh, 189. 
Holyrood, Honaater; of, 186. 

Abbots of, 187. 

Holfwood, Abbot of, 187. 

Hooeyman, Andrew, Bisbop of Orkney, 163. 

IxcaxrwtiAt, Abbey at, 187. 

Abbots of, 188. 

Inehoolme, Abbey o^ 188. 

Abbot of, ISa 

luchmahome, Abbey of, 188. 
InTerkeithing, Cokete Seal of, 216. 
InTemess, Dominicans of, 189. 

Common Seal of, 211. 

and Cromarty, Cokete Seal of, 216. 

Isles, Bisbopa of the, 169. 

JlDBITBOB, Abbots of, 189. 

Commendator of, 1S9. 

Jooeline, Biahop of Glasgow, 1 6S. 
John, Biahop of Dnnkeld, 162. 

Abbot of Cambnakenneth, 176. 

Abbot of Drybm^b, 179. 

Abbot of UoljTood, 187. 

Abbot of Jedburgh, 189. 

— Prior of St Andrewa, 1 99. 
Ticar of Lanwade, I9S. 

Khbd, St Mary's, 1G9, 190. 
Abbots of, 190, 191. 



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KouiBd/, Jamas Blahop of St Andmwi, 148. 
KilwinoJiift M«uit«a7 <it, 191. 

jUtbotd; 191. 

Kinlaa, Honutm? at, 191. 

Abbot of, 192. 

Commoa SmI U, 313. 

KinnfiuMiit, Aleuiulw, Kahop of Abardeen, IA3. 
Knox, Andrew, Biihop of tha Idas, 169. 

Luna, JoHB, Biihop of Glaigow, 166. 
I«mb, Andrew, Biifaop of Breohin, lfi9. 
Lwnbartoo, Willuun, Bishop of St. Andrewi, US. 
Cbkiioellor of Glasgow, 1 M. 

I, Robert, 306. 

I, Walter, Biahop of SL Andrewi, 146. 
Uuawade, Vioar of, 193. 
Under, CommoB Seal of, 313. 
Under, William, Bishop of Qlugow, I S6. 
Laith, Kirk-Sewon of, 193. 

Common Seal of, 313. 

Lealo;, John, Biihop of Roai, 162. 
Loudian, Patriok, Biafaop of Breebin, I5S. 
1, PioToat of, 193. 



of, 195. 

Abbot of, 193. 

UndMy, David, Biihi^ of BrecUo, 169. 

John, Bnbop of Qluv>*< l^^- 

Junea, Proroat of Linchdeo, 1 93. 

Linlithgow, Common Seal of, 313. 
Lodileven, Abbot of St. Serf, 193. 

Hu-Tauin, William, Kfhop at St Andrews, U4. 
Uuk, Biilu^ of the Islea, 169. 
HafUn, Biihop of Argyll, 168. 
Matthew, Honk of Arbroath, 174. 
UaawsU, John, Biihop of Koa, 163. 
Haldnun, William, Biihop of Brediin, 159. 

ThomaB, OfBdal of Brechin, 174. 

Helroa, Monastery of, 193. 

.. Abbot 0^ 191. 

Cokete Seal 0^316. 

HoUe, Ticar of, 194. 

HoDartariM and Abbota, SeiUof, 171-306. 
Hoatroae, Dranimoana o^ 191. 
HoiitKwe, Common Seal ot, 212. 



Houatar/ ot, 194. 
Uorar, Bidii^ at, 15S. 

Chapter of, 195. 

UoFol, Jdba, Abbot of Jedbnr^h, 189. 
Hnirtiead, Andrew, Biihop of Olaigow, 166. 

Nauh, CommiHi Ssal of, 21 3. 
Newbottle, Honastei^ of, 195, 196. 
NewhaTon, CokeU SmI of, 21S. 
Nloolao, Biihop of Oankeld, 152. 
S<afii Benriok, Honastery of, 1S0. 
Common Seal of, 213. 

OaxitiT, Biihopfl of, 163. 
Chapter of, 196. 

Pauut, St Jamea' and St Hirin'i, 196. 

Abbola of, 197. 

Patriok, Abbot of Dunfermlina, 180. 

Abbot of Kebo, 1 91. 

Abbot of Cambtukenneth, 176. 

Peebica, Common Seal ol^ 313. 
Perth, Dominioana of; 197. 
Pilmora, John, Biibi^ of Horaj, 156.^ 
Phueardin, Pnory o^ 197. 
Prior at, 198. 

HaxTT, Deanof Aberdeen, 171. 
Balph, Abbot of DimfsTniline, 180. 
Ranuay, Jamea, Biahop of Dnnblana, 161. 
Reginald, 206. 
Raid, Bobeit, Bidiop of Orkney, 1G3. 

Robert, Abbot of Kialos, 193. 

Renfrew, Common Seal of, 213. 
Beatalrig, CoUofpata Church of, 198. 

Dean of, 19B. 
Richard, Bishop of SL Andrawa, 1 48. 
Robert, Biahop of St Andrew*, 143. 

Biihop of Rosa, 161. 
Roger, Abbot of Drybnrgh, 178. 
RoiB, Arthor, Kihop of Atgyle, 169. 
Roaa, Bishops of, IGl. 

Qiapter of, 198. 

Rotheaay, Common Seal ot, 313. 
Rntherglan, Common Seal o^3l4. 



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St. A8DXEWI, Kitaop* of, 141. 

— Cluster of, 1S8, 199. 
_— Prior* of, 199. 

— — CommendUor of, 200. 
^^^ Di^ninicuia of^ SOO. 

— Vicar-GeiiBiml a^ 300. 
UniTCTBit; of, 200. 

St SalTktor'B College, 201. 

St Leonurd'i Collie, 201. 

OtEdal of, 202. 

CbminiMi Se&I of, 214. 

Cokete5eslof,SlG 

St AntboDf, Hospital of, 203. 

St Bothmns, Priory of, 203. 

St Smt, UoiueWi? of, 193. 

SdioTBt, WiUiuD, Blibop of SL Andrein, 147. 

Soone, MonMtorjr of, SOS. 

Abbot of, 303. 

SelUtk, ConunoD Seal of, 21G. 

SetoD, Andrew, Prior of FlTueardine, 198. 

ProTort of, 304. 

Sbup, James, Bidiop of St Aodnws, 152. 
Sb»«, Gerage, Abbot of Paklej, 197. 

Robert, Abbot of Fudej', 197. 

SliMMwood, Oeot^ Bishop of fovehin, 1S8. 
Simon, BiliMqi of DunbUne, 160. 

ArobdMn of Olw^ow, 184. 

Sodor, vidt The Isles. 



Spottiawoode, John, Biahop of St Andren^ IGl. 
S[«oiiatoD, William, Txsr of Halle, 194. 
Stirling, Common Seal of, 216. 
Stnart, JamM^ Biabop of St Andrews, 148. 

Alexander, ffiitkop of St Andrews, 148. 

William, Bishop of Aberdeen, 155. 

James, Bishop of HorBj, 1E6. 

Andre*, Bishop of Hoiay, 157. 

Hobert, Gnnmendator of Holrrood, 187. 

Jamea, Commendator of St Andrews, 200. 
Sweetheart, Monastery of, 204. 

Abbot of, 204. 

TaoKU, Abbot of Kinlcn, 193. 
Torphiehen, 304. 

Chapter of, 204. 

Trail, Walter, Bishop of St Andrews, 146. 
Tnlloab, Thomas, Bishop of Orkney, 162. 
TdDgUnd, Abbot of, 304. 

TiiTDiT, Honsstery of, 306. 

WUiUca, RoBKRT, Bishop of the Iilea, 170. 
Walter, Bidiop of GImbow, 163. 
Williams, John, ProToet of Seton, 204. 
WilUam, Bishop of Dunblane, 160. 
Winehester, John, Bishop of Moray, 1 £G. 
Wisheart, Robert, Bishop of Glasgow, 164, 165. 
John, Biabop of Glasgow, 165. 



ERRATA. 



No. S5. Afltr crown, lufcJ of fire poinU. 
231. For heart^hape, rtad peuvehaped. 
336. i^DT c A.D. 1 179, read A-d. 1305. 
246. Aftir the date, add Melios Charters. 
261. j4ylerthe descriplion of the orest, add snp- 
pOTter*, two demi^aTsgea. 

379. FoTi-D. 1491,m«ii.n. 1478. (1) 

380. For William Dnimmond, rtad Maarice 

Drammond of Cooerug. For k-B. 1491, 

rtad i.n. 1466. (1) 
M7. AfUr Bheriffbal],<irf(i Plate XXVIII.fig. 9. 
881. For chief engrailed, Korf chief in»e«ked, (en- 

giailedl) For Auldbar, read Fotheringlnm. 



No. 468. .4>)<re*gle,ai'<l regardant; the tune in the 

493. For in diief, nod in the first For in base, 

read in the second. 
600. For Fanmnre Cbarlera, read in posseoion of 

Aleiander Macdonald, Esq. 
667. After head, add In the middle chief punt 

a mnllet 
695. AJter eagle, tUtU pASnnt, 
949. For e. i.n. 1314, nod #. a.d. 12G0. 
993. After Patrich, ikfif Dnnbar. 
1012. /mM fiodieian UJore litouy. 



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